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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 704

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in September or March, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.

Wed 26/118:15 a.m.YHM - SHA
2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:10 p.m.SHA - YHM
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11C$ 1,344
Sat 8/116:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/124:50 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,381
Wed 19/118:00 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops25h 55mAir China
Sat 29/117:45 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,391
Thu 20/113:40 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/114:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops45h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,392
Tue 25/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/126:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 1,394
Mon 17/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/126:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11C$ 1,397
Tue 11/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/116:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,398
Thu 13/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 20/116:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops29h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11C$ 1,399
Mon 10/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 18/126:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 1,401
Wed 19/116:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/116:55 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,402
Mon 1/127:00 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops25h 40mAir China
Mon 22/128:30 p.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop28h 40mAir China
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,402
Tue 11/116:10 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/116:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops29h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,404

Cheap flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Toronto (YTO) 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,344

One-way from

C$ 704

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,770
26/11-1/12
  • 26/11-1/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 25m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Toronto 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 6 November 2025.
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Shanghai

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Return

Price

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Wed 26/11

8:15 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/12

6:10 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 50m

C$ 1,344

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 10/1

7:40 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

8:55 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 50m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 1/3

6:50 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/4

12:10 p.m.-7:03 a.m.

1 stop30h 53m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 2/4

7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/4

12:10 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 13m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 16/11

3:45 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

8:55 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops26h 03m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 18/11

5:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

8:55 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops23h 35m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 3/4

7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 25/4

12:10 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 13m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 19/11

6:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

1:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop31h 00m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 27/3

6:10 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

12:10 p.m.-7:03 a.m.

1 stop30h 53m

C$ 1,445

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/2

9:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

12:10 p.m.-11:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 13m

C$ 1,445

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Toronto to Shanghai is 5 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,209). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,628). 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 YTO to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Toronto 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 6 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Toronto to Shanghai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Toronto 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 6 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andUnited Airlines from Toronto 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,416 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,055 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Toronto to Shanghai in 18h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, China Southern, or Air China to get the fastest option. There are 11412 km between Toronto and Shanghai. 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 Toronto to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern (C$ 1,209), Delta (C$ 1,295), and United Airlines (C$ 1,318) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. China Southern is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Toronto to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from Toronto to Shanghai is Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Toronto Island - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Toronto to Shanghai?

    Most of the time, Toronto to Shanghai flights that have layovers will stop in Vancouver. Incheon sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Toronto to Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Vancouver?

    The majority of Vancouver visitors spend their time at Orpheum Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and Vogue Theatre. Orpheum Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and Vogue Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.4 km, 10.7 km, and 10.3 km, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Vancouver Intl for an average daily rate of C$ 47 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Toronto to Shanghai flights?

    Toronto to Shanghai flights have a layover in Taipei City least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,209). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,628). 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 10 airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,209AverageC$ 1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,295AverageC$ 1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,318AverageC$ 1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,345AverageC$ 1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,370AverageC$ 1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,377AverageC$ 1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,377AverageC$ 1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,415AverageC$ 1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EgyptairCheapestC$ 1,509AverageC$ 1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,523AverageC$ 1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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