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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, China from C$ 696

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SHA
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,382

One-way from

C$ 696

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,691
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 23/11-22/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 18m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 398 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Sun 23/115:50 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop33h 10mAir Canada
Mon 22/125:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop26h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,382
Thu 20/115:25 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Tue 9/125:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops29h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,420
Tue 2/125:45 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops21h 15mAir Canada
Tue 31/33:55 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops35h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,445
Thu 2/106:00 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/101:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,456
Wed 1/105:15 p.m.YOW - PVG
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/108:55 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,458
Sun 28/97:15 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/101:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,480
Sun 28/99:55 p.m.YOW - PVG
1 stop28h 10mAir Canada
Mon 27/105:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop18h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,509
Wed 10/98:35 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/91:15 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,517
Wed 1/105:15 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Wed 26/115:35 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,556
Thu 2/106:00 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops39h 50mAir China
Fri 24/107:55 a.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops34h 12mAir China
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,807
Wed 10/95:55 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops27h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 17/91:20 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops24h 14mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,810
Tue 4/1112:05 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/39:30 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,837

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa 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 11 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 12/2

5:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

5:35 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

C$ 1,389

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

4:30 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops50h 13m

C$ 1,602

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 12/10

5:55 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops37h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

12:55 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops36h 47m

C$ 1,691

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 22/2

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

5:35 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

1 stop26h 08m

C$ 1,725

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 2/10

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

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

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 1,775

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Thu 2/10

6:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

7:55 a.m.-6:07 a.m.

2 stops34h 12m

C$ 1,807

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 26/10

3:10 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/11

8:55 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops26h 31m

C$ 1,813

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 1/10

6:00 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

3:55 p.m.-6:07 a.m.

1 stop26h 12m

C$ 1,813

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 17/10

6:05 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

1:30 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops33h 56m

C$ 1,817

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

12:05 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

9:30 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops45h 13m

C$ 1,837

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,001). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,441). 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 YOW to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 11 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
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Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
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Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 2 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Shanghai?

    Departing from Ottawa to Shanghai will take you 21h 45m. The distance from Ottawa to Shanghai is about 11323 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at C$ 1,303, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Shanghai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. Users have found that United Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,001). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,441). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa 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 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,303AverageC$ 1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,396AverageC$ 1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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