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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, China from C$ 732

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SHA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai

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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 13 February 2026.

Wed 29/46:25 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 10m
ANA
Tue 2/68:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops28h 30m
ANA
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,537
Mon 4/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops45h 56m
ANA
Mon 25/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops49h 11m
ANA
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,579
Wed 29/46:25 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops30h 10m
ANA
Sun 31/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops41h 48m
ANA
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,582
Thu 30/410:44 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops49h 51m
ANA
Tue 2/68:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops28h 30m
ANA
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,600
Wed 29/410:44 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops25h 51m
ANA
Wed 27/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops41h 48m
ANA
Deal found 12/2C$ 1,608
Fri 1/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops49h 51m
ANA
Wed 27/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops41h 48m
ANA
Deal found 12/2C$ 1,672
Thu 30/410:44 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops60h 56m
ANA
Wed 27/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops25h 11m
ANA
Deal found 12/2C$ 1,673
Thu 30/46:00 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 1/63:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop21h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,701
Wed 15/79:30 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops27h 05m
ANA
Tue 4/81:05 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops23h 44m
ANA
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,706
Mon 4/56:20 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops31h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 25/53:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop16h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,707
Fri 1/55:00 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 1/63:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops20h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,711
Mon 27/46:30 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 4/63:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop36h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,716

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,537

One-way from

C$ 732

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,643
ANA
  • ANA
  • 29/4-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 272 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 13 February 2026.
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Ottawa

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

10:44 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

2 stops49h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

8:25 a.m.-12:55 a.m.

2 stops28h 30m

C$ 1,600

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

10:44 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops60h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 27/5

8:25 a.m.-9:36 p.m.

2 stops25h 11m

C$ 1,673

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

6:55 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

3:55 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

C$ 1,701

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

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

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

3:55 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 00m

C$ 1,701

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

5:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

3:55 p.m.-12:46 a.m.

2 stops20h 51m

C$ 1,711

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

5:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/6

3:55 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

2 stops37h 27m

C$ 1,716

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

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

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/6

3:55 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 00m

C$ 1,716

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

9:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

3:55 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 00m

C$ 1,716

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

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

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/5

3:55 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

C$ 1,725

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

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

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

3:55 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

2 stops37h 27m

C$ 1,726

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 821). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,771). 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.

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 13 February 2026.
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
9,289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
9,289 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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
10,717 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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 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 28h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to Shanghai is about 11327 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$ 1,258, 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 30% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 821). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,771). 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,258AverageC$ 1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,372AverageC$ 1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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