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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, China from C$ 823

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SHA
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult

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 16 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,677

One-way from

C$ 823

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,868
ANA
  • ANA
  • 5/9-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 63 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 16 May 2025.

Fri 5/96:33 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops30h 02mANA
Mon 8/91:05 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops31h 18mANA
Deal found 13/5C$ 1,677
Wed 26/114:45 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops34h 15mAir Canada
Thu 5/35:50 p.m.PVG - YOW
1 stop24h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,699
Fri 5/96:33 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops41h 42mANA
Mon 8/91:35 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops30h 48mANA
Deal found 13/5C$ 1,708
Tue 10/68:45 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/68:50 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops41h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 1,755
Thu 11/96:33 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1012:10 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 1,782
Thu 11/95:55 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/101:20 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 1,930
Fri 12/95:55 a.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops47h 10mKorean Air
Mon 9/36:25 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 14/5C$ 1,948
Sun 6/78:55 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops52h 05mLufthansa
Wed 16/711:50 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops53h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5C$ 2,190
Mon 7/79:05 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops34h 35mSWISS
Wed 16/710:10 a.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops48h 58mSWISS
Deal found 13/5C$ 2,242
Tue 8/75:45 a.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops39h 55mKorean Air
Sun 27/71:40 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops46h 42mKorean Air
Deal found 14/5C$ 2,418
Sat 12/79:55 p.m.YOW - PVG
2 stops26h 10mEVA Air
Mon 28/78:05 p.m.PVG - YOW
2 stops41h 30mEVA Air
Deal found 14/5C$ 2,648
Sat 12/79:55 p.m.YOW - SHA
2 stops30h 35mEVA Air
Sun 20/77:40 p.m.SHA - YOW
2 stops41h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 13/5C$ 2,728

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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 16 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 5/9

6:33 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

2 stops30h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/9

1:05 p.m.-8:23 a.m.

2 stops31h 18m

C$ 1,677

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Fri 5/9

6:33 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops41h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

1:35 p.m.-8:23 a.m.

2 stops30h 48m

C$ 1,708

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 12/9

8:15 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

5:50 p.m.-7:24 p.m.

2 stops37h 34m

C$ 1,732

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 10/6

8:45 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/6

8:50 a.m.-2:44 p.m.

2 stops41h 54m

C$ 1,755

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

6:33 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/10

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

2 stops33h 46m

C$ 1,782

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

5:55 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops42h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/10

1:20 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops47h 02m

C$ 1,930

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Fri 12/9

5:55 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops47h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

6:25 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops41h 45m

C$ 1,948

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 6/7

8:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops52h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/7

11:50 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops53h 15m

C$ 2,190

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 7/7

9:05 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/7

10:10 a.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops48h 58m

C$ 2,242

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 8/7

5:45 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 27/7

1:40 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops46h 42m

C$ 2,418

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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

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 9 May 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,199). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,665). 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 PVG?

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 16 May 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 16 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA from Ottawa to Shanghai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,073 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.3
Very good
866 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
790 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,192 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

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 3 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

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

    ANA, at C$ 1,677, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and United Airlines. Users have found that ANA is 19% 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$ 1,199). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,665). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,314AverageC$ 1,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,567AverageC$ 1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,580AverageC$ 2,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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