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C$ 696+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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4 May — 11 May1
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,458

One-way from

C$ 736

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,942
11/5-25/10
  • 11/5-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 03m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
21/5
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 422 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 18/85:19 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/95:00 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,444
Sun 11/510:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/109:35 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,452
Tue 9/97:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops51h 05mChina Airlines
Tue 14/107:50 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops47h 09mChina Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,459
Tue 13/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 15mEgyptair
Sun 15/611:55 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop43h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,494
Wed 23/73:12 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops35h 38mWestJet Encore
Wed 19/116:10 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop17h 50mWestJet Encore
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,501
Tue 29/47:15 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops40h 10mJapan Airlines
Tue 24/612:50 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops20h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,502
Mon 29/912:00 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/101:35 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,523
Mon 18/86:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops25h 40mKorean Air
Mon 22/98:50 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops33h 23mKorean Air
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,537
Wed 7/510:35 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 16/72:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop35h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,540
Mon 18/83:30 p.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop32h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/91:20 p.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,540
Mon 27/106:00 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops27h 25mANA
Sun 16/112:30 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops33h 17mANA
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,571
Tue 21/101:00 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops35h 15mANA
Mon 17/111:40 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops22h 07mANA
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,613

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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/8

5:19 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

5:00 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/5

10:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/10

9:35 a.m.-6:13 a.m.

2 stops32h 38m

C$ 1,452

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 9/9

7:45 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops51h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

7:50 p.m.-6:59 a.m.

2 stops47h 09m

C$ 1,459

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/5

12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop38h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/6

11:55 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

1 stop43h 30m

C$ 1,494

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/7

3:12 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

2 stops35h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

6:10 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 1,501

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 29/9

12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

1:35 p.m.-6:13 a.m.

2 stops28h 38m

C$ 1,523

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/8

6:30 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

8:50 a.m.-6:13 a.m.

2 stops33h 23m

C$ 1,537

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/8

3:30 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

1:20 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop20h 50m

C$ 1,540

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 30/8

3:30 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

2:45 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop34h 30m

C$ 1,577

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/10

1:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

1:40 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops22h 07m

C$ 1,613

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes 21 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai are China Southern, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?

    Peak Season: Most tourists and business travellers book flights to Shanghai from May through October. However, during these months its advised that travellers seeking Shanghai flights and hotel accommodations book in advance, as the city is usually busy with conventions. The busiest time is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), when the Chinese and visitors to China are on the move. The holiday season starts two weeks before the New Year and continues for two weeks afterwards. The New Year is in January or February (the date is based on a lunar calendar). Labor Day (May 1) and National Day (October 1) are also big holiday weeks for the Chinese. Off Season: Late March and late October into early November have fewer crowds and the weather is neither steamy hot nor cold and damp. Few people visit during winter, with the notable exception of the Chinese New Year, but this is also the best time to find cheap flights to Shanghai.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hong Kong Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around C$ 249, however they can be found for as little as C$ 166.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

    Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 km away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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