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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 619

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,549

One-way from

C$ 619

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 2,103
3/11-16/11
  • 3/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 12 June 2025.

Mon 1/96:00 a.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/95:35 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 1,389
Mon 3/119:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/112:30 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,549
Fri 29/810:00 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops22h 10mKorean Air
Wed 17/98:50 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops33h 23mKorean Air
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,556
Mon 18/87:40 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/91:35 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,557
Sun 7/97:15 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops40h 10mJapan Airlines
Sun 7/121:10 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops21h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,565
Mon 1/91:50 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop21h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/92:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6C$ 1,570
Fri 31/1012:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Sat 8/115:50 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,576
Fri 29/86:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops46h 35mKorean Air
Wed 10/96:25 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops40h 28mKorean Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,580
Fri 15/81:40 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop35h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 14/93:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop29h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,587
Fri 29/86:25 p.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/98:20 a.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,591
Fri 12/91:50 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 30/94:50 p.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,602
Wed 27/81:35 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop24h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 23/94:00 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop43h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,604

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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 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Toronto to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

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HamiltonShanghai

YHM - PVG

YHMPVG

Hamilton

Mon 1/9

6:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

5:35 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

3 stops43h 05m

C$ 1,389

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 3/11

9:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/11

2:30 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop27h 35m

C$ 1,549

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 29/8

12:55 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/9

8:50 a.m.-6:13 a.m.

2 stops33h 23m

C$ 1,556

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/8

7:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/9

1:35 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops29h 40m

C$ 1,557

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/7

6:15 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/12

5:50 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops25h 40m

C$ 1,559

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 7/9

7:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/12

1:10 p.m.-9:51 p.m.

2 stops21h 41m

C$ 1,565

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 1/9

1:50 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/9

2:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

C$ 1,570

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 29/8

6:30 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops46h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/9

6:25 p.m.-10:53 p.m.

2 stops40h 28m

C$ 1,580

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 15/8

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

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/9

3:25 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop29h 35m

C$ 1,587

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/10

12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop38h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/11

1:10 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop42h 50m

C$ 1,590

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai

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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 9 June 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,072). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,532). 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 12 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Toronto to Shanghai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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. Sunday at noon 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 12 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Toronto to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

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

    According to our current data, Korean Air (C$ 1,556), Japan Airlines (C$ 1,565), and Air Canada (C$ 1,576) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. Korean Air is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Toronto to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 808 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from C$ 864 and XiamenAir from C$ 946 one-way.

  • 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 Pu Dong.

  • 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 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, and Vancouver Harbour Centre. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, and Vancouver Harbour Centre can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.7 km, 10.4 km, and 11.1 km, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Vancouver Intl for an average daily rate of C$ 61 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,072). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,532). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Toronto 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,172AverageC$ 1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,279AverageC$ 1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,327AverageC$ 1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,328AverageC$ 1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,334AverageC$ 1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,401AverageC$ 1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,440AverageC$ 1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,441AverageC$ 1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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EgyptairCheapestC$ 1,464AverageC$ 1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,486AverageC$ 1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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