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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, China from C$ 889

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SHA
1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Tue 3/116:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 25m
ANA
Mon 23/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops28h 18m
ANA
Deal found 30/3C$ 1,500
Wed 23/96:55 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 20m
ANA
Tue 20/101:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops23h 18m
ANA
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,503
Mon 23/116:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 25m
ANA
Mon 14/121:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops28h 18m
ANA
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,506
Tue 3/116:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 25m
ANA
Tue 24/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops28h 18m
ANA
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,550
Tue 22/96:05 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
1 stop32h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 6/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop36h 28m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,559
Wed 23/96:15 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 20/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop25h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,562
Mon 23/115:35 p.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops33h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 14/125:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops29h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,569
Tue 27/106:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops42h 25m
ANA
Mon 2/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops28h 18m
ANA
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,585
Wed 9/95:00 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 2/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YOW
1 stop25h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,589
Mon 27/46:25 a.m.
YOW
-
PVG
2 stops50h 15m
ANA
Wed 20/58:25 a.m.
PVG
-
YOW
2 stops49h 10m
ANA
Deal found 29/3C$ 1,598
Tue 28/46:25 a.m.
YOW
-
SHA
2 stops41h 50m
ANA
Tue 12/51:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
2 stops23h 20m
ANA
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,853
Tue 28/42:05 p.m.
YOW
-
SHA
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/51:20 p.m.
SHA
-
YOW
3 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3C$ 1,857

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,503

One-way from

C$ 889

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,726
ANA
  • ANA
  • 23/9-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 38m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 284 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 57 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 1 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Wed 23/9

6:55 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

1:35 p.m.-12:53 a.m.

2 stops23h 18m

C$ 1,503

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 9/9

5:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/10

3:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops37h 20m

C$ 1,601
Quickest round-trip

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 1/9

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

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 25/9

3:55 p.m.-5:43 a.m.

1 stop25h 48m

C$ 1,759

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 6/9

5:20 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/9

12:10 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops21h 46m

C$ 1,798

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

6:25 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

8:10 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops32h 57m

C$ 1,850

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 28/4

2:05 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

3 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/5

1:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

3 stops28h 15m

C$ 1,857

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sat 16/5

10:44 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops42h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

8:10 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops25h 53m

C$ 1,868

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 1/9

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 25/9

8:10 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

3 stops39h 40m

C$ 1,895

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 3/9

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 25/9

8:10 p.m.-2:07 p.m.

3 stops53h 57m

C$ 1,895

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 25/9

8:10 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

3 stops39h 40m

C$ 1,895

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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$ 1,287). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,638). 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 Ottawa 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 1 April 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
9,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
10,873 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 20h 55m. 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?

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,391, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Shanghai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that Air Canada is 24% 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$ 1,287). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,638). 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,391AverageC$ 1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,402AverageC$ 1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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