Cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China from C$ 663

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SHA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,509

One-way from

C$ 663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 2,091
25/8-21/10
  • 25/8-21/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 52h 57m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 327 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 29 July 2025.

Mon 25/86:45 a.m.YUL - PVG
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/109:05 a.m.PVG - YUL
3 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,509
Tue 9/95:15 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops32h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 13/16:35 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops33h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,516
Tue 30/95:15 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/105:00 p.m.PVG - YUL
3 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,523
Sun 31/88:40 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Tue 30/93:55 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops27h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,549
Thu 28/88:10 a.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/94:10 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,568
Sun 16/114:55 p.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop33h 25mDelta
Tue 16/125:30 p.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop18h 38mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,572
Mon 11/88:10 a.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops44h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 25/912:10 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops30h 57mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,604
Wed 10/95:15 p.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops30h 10mJapan Airlines
Wed 17/912:50 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops37h 59mJapan Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,612
Thu 20/116:00 a.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/121:30 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,628
Fri 3/107:30 a.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops27h 10mAir China
Mon 27/108:55 a.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops33h 49mAir China
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,793
Wed 26/118:10 p.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Tue 10/38:55 a.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops46h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,921
Mon 8/96:45 a.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/910:30 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops37h 57mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,929

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 25/8

6:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

3 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/10

9:05 a.m.-9:17 p.m.

3 stops24h 12m

C$ 1,509

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/9

5:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/1

6:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 25m

C$ 1,516

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 30/9

5:15 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/10

5:00 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

3 stops30h 40m

C$ 1,523

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/8

8:40 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/9

3:55 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

C$ 1,568

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 28/8

8:10 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/9

4:10 p.m.-7:07 a.m.

2 stops26h 57m

C$ 1,568

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 16/11

4:55 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

5:30 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop31h 45m

C$ 1,572

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/8

8:10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops44h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/9

12:10 p.m.-7:07 a.m.

2 stops30h 57m

C$ 1,604

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 10/9

5:15 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/9

12:50 p.m.-2:49 p.m.

2 stops37h 59m

C$ 1,612

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 20/11

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

1:30 p.m.-9:01 p.m.

2 stops20h 31m

C$ 1,628

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 3/10

7:30 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/10

8:55 a.m.-6:44 a.m.

2 stops33h 49m

C$ 1,793

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,068). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,521). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

When flying from Montreal to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air,ANA, andJapan Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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

    Flying on Japan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at C$ 1,516. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,523 and C$ 1,568, respectively. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 841. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Montreal to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,068). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,521). 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 9 airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Montreal to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 1,337AverageC$ 1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,386AverageC$ 1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,399AverageC$ 1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,487AverageC$ 1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,603AverageC$ 1,997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,645AverageC$ 2,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestC$ 1,830AverageC$ 2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,860AverageC$ 2,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,864AverageC$ 2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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