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Cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China from C$ 752

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SHA
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Wed 18/23:45 p.m.
YUL
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PVG
2 stops35h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 18/36:25 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops32h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,409
Wed 29/45:55 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/52:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,486
Wed 29/49:45 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops38h 30m
ANA
Wed 27/51:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops23h 05m
ANA
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,549
Thu 23/44:15 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/62:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
3 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,550
Mon 11/58:30 a.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/54:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,565
Wed 29/46:10 a.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops30h 25m
ANA
Mon 18/51:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops31h 51m
ANA
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,576
Mon 30/36:00 p.m.
YUL
-
SHA
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/47:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YUL
2 stops57h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,581
Wed 25/35:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/48:05 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops32h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,581
Wed 25/35:50 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/41:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops39h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2C$ 1,582
Wed 8/46:00 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/41:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops39h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,586
Mon 13/46:00 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/58:05 p.m.
PVG
-
YUL
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,588
Thu 23/44:15 p.m.
YUL
-
PVG
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/62:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YUL
3 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,589

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,486

One-way from

C$ 752

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,796
29/4-18/5
  • 29/4-18/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 50 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 12 February 2026.
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Montreal

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 30/3

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

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops57h 05m

C$ 1,581

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 1/5

6:10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

1:35 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops23h 05m

C$ 1,630

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 16/4

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

2 stops58h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

7:40 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops35h 59m

C$ 1,641

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/5

8:55 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop31h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

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

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,665

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 15/5

5:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

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

2 stops35h 50m

C$ 1,677

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 2/5

5:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

7:40 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 20m

C$ 1,684

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 10/3

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

9:55 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

C$ 1,745

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 23/3

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

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/4

12:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops38h 30m

C$ 1,833

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 23/3

6:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

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

2 stops34h 30m

C$ 1,841

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 26/3

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

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

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

2 stops34h 30m

C$ 1,841

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 817). 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 12 February 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
9,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,279 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,709 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 ANA, Qatar Airways, and Delta fly from Montreal to Shanghai in about 21h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at C$ 735. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,266 and C$ 1,279, respectively. These flights start at 57% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 817). 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
DeltaCheapestC$ 735AverageC$ 1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,266AverageC$ 1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,279AverageC$ 1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,338AverageC$ 1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,519AverageC$ 2,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,778AverageC$ 1,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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