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C$ 649+ 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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SHA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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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 10 March 2026.

Fri 28/81:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 15/94:00 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop42h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,350
Sun 29/31:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Tue 30/66:55 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop27h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,358
Sun 29/31:30 a.m.
YYZ
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SHA
1 stop21h 50m
China Southern
Tue 30/62:50 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
1 stop19h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,358
Wed 8/47:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/54:55 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,364
Fri 28/81:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Thu 17/94:00 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
1 stop42h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,376
Fri 28/81:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/94:00 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 1,391
Sun 30/81:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1111:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,394
Tue 26/58:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops49h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/611:55 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,395
Sun 24/58:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/64:55 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,398
Mon 20/46:45 p.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/52:10 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,453
Wed 22/47:15 a.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/44:10 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,459
Mon 27/412:00 p.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops36h 50m
XiamenAir
Sun 3/59:55 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
2 stops44h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 9/3C$ 1,461

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, 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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,345

One-way from

C$ 649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,434
5/5-16/6
  • 5/5-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 7/5

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

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

11:10 a.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops25h 55m

C$ 1,506

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/3

12:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/4

11:10 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops38h 30m

C$ 1,510

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/4

7:15 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/4

8:50 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 1,517

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

6:45 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/4

11:10 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 1,518

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 7/5

9:30 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

8:50 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops33h 20m

C$ 1,555

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 31/3

6:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

12:10 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops21h 22m

C$ 1,560

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 19/4

12:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

8:50 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 05m

C$ 1,562

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/3

5:16 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/9

12:10 p.m.-11:49 a.m.

2 stops35h 39m

C$ 1,567

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 12/4

6:45 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/4

11:10 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops25h 30m

C$ 1,567

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 27/8

12:55 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

11:20 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

C$ 1,567

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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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 53 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai are Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 952
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From C$ 818
China Eastern
China Eastern
From C$ 1,035
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 974

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,370 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jack,Feb 2026

TPE - SFO

Premium Economy for a.long-haul flight was worth it for the extra room. It is a 2-5-2 layout, so unless you have a family, get a seat in the 2-seat section. Nice slippers and goody bag. Food was tasty, although it seemed a bit repetitive (i.e., each meal used the same ingredients slightly re-configured). Staff were excellent.

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.

  • 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 (11 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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