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Cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China from C$ 891

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SHA
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 April 2026.

Tue 8/99:35 p.m.
YUL
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PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/126:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,514
Mon 14/99:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/106:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,516
Sun 7/69:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/612:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4C$ 1,518
Tue 8/98:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops29h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 15/125:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop16h 31m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4C$ 1,526
Tue 19/59:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/512:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,531
Wed 27/59:35 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/612:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4C$ 1,535
Mon 19/108:30 a.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/115:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop26h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,539
Mon 26/108:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
1 stop29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/1011:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4C$ 1,542
Fri 4/99:45 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/91:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops29h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,693
Fri 9/109:45 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops38h 30m
ANA
Sat 24/101:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops23h 04m
ANA
Deal found 24/4C$ 1,848
Mon 28/93:45 p.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1012:45 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,859
Mon 19/109:45 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops38h 30m
ANA
Thu 12/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops44h 21m
ANA
Deal found 22/4C$ 1,871

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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,514

One-way from

C$ 891

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,807
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/9-15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 71 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 27 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 25/9

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

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

6:40 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

C$ 1,583

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 2/6

5:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

6:40 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

C$ 1,654

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 25/8

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

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

12:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,680

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 26/8

6:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

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

2 stops26h 30m

C$ 1,775

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/8

6:35 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

8:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops33h 20m

C$ 1,777

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 13/5

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

2 stops43h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/6

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

2 stops26h 30m

C$ 1,805

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/8

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

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

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

2 stops26h 30m

C$ 1,828

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 20/6

5:10 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/7

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

2 stops30h 57m

C$ 1,952

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 23/8

12:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

12:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,958

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 12/7

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

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/8

6:40 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

C$ 1,964

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

The price you pay for your flight from Montreal to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 282). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,505). 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 27 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andAir 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,974 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Christian,Feb 2025

YUL - DOH

Excellent, except this time is was a long time to check in our luguage but I think this is not the usual.

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 Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and ANA fly from Montreal to Shanghai in about 23h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 45m. 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at C$ 1,227. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,277 and C$ 1,346, respectively. These flights start at 27% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 282). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,505). 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 7 airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai

Discover the top 7 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 27 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,227AverageC$ 1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,277AverageC$ 1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,346AverageC$ 1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,378AverageC$ 1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,515AverageC$ 1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,798AverageC$ 1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,934AverageC$ 2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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