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Cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China from C$ 697

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SHA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 13/43:45 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop35h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 29/45:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops30h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,407
Mon 13/48:55 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/412:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,414
Tue 7/49:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/56:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3C$ 1,419
Sun 19/48:55 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/512:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3C$ 1,421
Tue 31/39:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/46:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,427
Mon 6/49:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/46:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,429
Wed 3/68:55 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/612:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3C$ 1,444
Mon 4/58:55 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/512:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,449
Tue 10/39:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 31/36:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,451
Wed 25/39:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/46:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,455
Wed 2/98:30 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops39h 45m
ANA
Thu 17/91:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops23h 04m
ANA
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,502
Fri 4/98:30 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops39h 45m
ANA
Mon 14/91:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops23h 04m
ANA
Deal found 8/3C$ 1,552

Find flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,407

One-way from

C$ 697

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,547
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 59m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Montreal to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Montreal to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/4

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

12:10 p.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops36h 59m

C$ 1,566

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 7/4

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:10 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 30m

C$ 1,573

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 7/4

9:35 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/7

12:35 a.m.-7:32 p.m.

2 stops30h 57m

C$ 1,578

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 16/4

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

8:10 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops37h 16m

C$ 1,585

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 10/4

2:20 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

3 stops63h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/4

8:10 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

2 stops37h 16m

C$ 1,589

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 2/5

2:20 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

12:10 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

3 stops45h 16m

C$ 1,616

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 13/4

6:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops37h 00m

C$ 1,641

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/8

9:45 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops43h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/9

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

2 stops34h 30m

C$ 1,649

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 22/3

4:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/4

8:10 p.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops28h 59m

C$ 1,692

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 20/7

6:35 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/8

8:10 p.m.-8:16 a.m.

2 stops48h 06m

C$ 1,703

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,292). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,763). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to Shanghai?

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 United Airlines and Air Canada from Montreal to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air China fly from Montreal to Shanghai in about 23h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. There are 11346 km between Montreal and Shanghai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at C$ 1,268. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,336 and C$ 1,345, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,292). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,763). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,268AverageC$ 1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,336AverageC$ 1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,345AverageC$ 1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,384AverageC$ 1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,521AverageC$ 2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,785AverageC$ 1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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