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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Shanghai, China from C$ 742

YOW — SHA
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Wed 28/105:40 p.m. -
3 stops35h 10m
Mon 16/114:10 p.m. -
3 stops35h 20m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,413
Fri 11/96:55 a.m. -
2 stops43h 35m
Fri 11/121:45 a.m. -
2 stops35h 59m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,435
Mon 21/94:15 p.m. -
3 stops30h 25m
Mon 5/108:15 p.m. -
3 stops33h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,463
Wed 28/105:40 p.m. -
3 stops34h 00m
Mon 16/114:40 p.m. -
3 stops34h 50m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,472
Thu 29/107:45 a.m. -
2 stops40h 40m
Thu 28/11:40 p.m. -
2 stops24h 16m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,495
Thu 29/107:45 a.m. -
2 stops49h 40m
Wed 27/12:35 a.m. -
2 stops35h 21m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,495
Tue 27/107:45 a.m. -
2 stops40h 40m
Tue 17/111:40 p.m. -
2 stops24h 16m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,499
Tue 27/107:45 a.m. -
2 stops29h 30m
Tue 17/118:30 a.m. -
2 stops29h 26m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,499
Mon 2/116:10 a.m. -
3 stops64h 25m
Mon 23/117:10 a.m. -
3 stops29h 51m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,504
Thu 29/105:30 a.m. -
3 stops29h 50m
Thu 19/114:40 p.m. -
3 stops34h 50m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,523
Thu 22/106:55 a.m. -
2 stops41h 20m
Sat 14/111:40 p.m. -
2 stops24h 16m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,546
Thu 22/106:55 a.m. -
2 stops29h 50m
Fri 13/112:35 a.m. -
2 stops35h 21m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,546

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai

Round-trip from

C$ 1,413

One-way from

C$ 742

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,690
28/10-16/11
  • 28/10-16/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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10/11-31/12
  • 10/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 220 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 10/11

8:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 834

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sat 31/10

8:40 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

3 stops44h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 889

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 12/11

6:10 a.m.-1:15 a.m.

3 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 928

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 26/10

5:40 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

3 stops54h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 943

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Thu 15/10

1:20 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

3 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 950

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 15/10

6:15 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

3 stops52h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 971

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 13/11

8:40 a.m.-1:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,012

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sat 14/11

10:20 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

3 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,017

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sat 14/11

5:40 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,037

OttawaShanghai

YOW Ottawa - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 30/10

8:40 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

3 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,096

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,603). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,267). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 1,574 and C$ 1,761 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,413 on Multiple Airlines (28 Oct-16 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,United Airlines, andAir 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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,313 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,313 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,313 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,194 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,313 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,609 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,313 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

NRT - SFO

The boarding was way behind the est schedule. However it moved pretty fast after it started. It’d be more professional if they informed the passengers of any delay and progress.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Shanghai?

    Departing from Ottawa to Shanghai will take you 32h. 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$ 1,388, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and ANA. Users have found that United Airlines is 28% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,603). Flying from Ottawa to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,267). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,388AverageC$ 1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,418AverageC$ 1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,460AverageC$ 1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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