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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 743

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 August 2026.

Mon 21/93:45 p.m. -
1 stop32h 20m
Mon 5/101:20 p.m. -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,411
Mon 31/84:15 p.m. -
2 stops30h 25m
Sun 27/97:35 a.m. -
2 stops49h 15m
Deal found 4/8C$ 1,420
Fri 11/94:15 p.m. -
2 stops34h 40m
Sun 20/94:10 p.m. -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,420
Fri 4/97:00 p.m. -
2 stops27h 40m
Sun 13/99:15 a.m. -
2 stops43h 20m
Deal found 4/8C$ 1,421
Wed 9/94:15 p.m. -
2 stops30h 25m
Sun 20/911:55 a.m. -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,423
Wed 9/99:25 a.m. -
2 stops44h 35m
Sun 20/94:10 p.m. -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,423
Fri 18/93:45 p.m. -
1 stop20h 10m
Fri 2/102:30 p.m. -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,425
Thu 10/93:45 p.m. -
1 stop32h 20m
Sun 11/1010:30 p.m. -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 3/8C$ 1,425
Fri 13/111:55 p.m. -
1 stop33h 25m
Thu 26/111:35 p.m. -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,427
Tue 22/96:46 a.m. -
1 stop20h 34m
Mon 28/95:20 p.m. -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 3/8C$ 1,428
Wed 2/99:30 a.m. -
2 stops44h 30m
Wed 9/94:10 p.m. -
2 stops42h 40m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,428
Fri 25/98:15 a.m. -
2 stops43h 25m
Mon 12/1011:55 a.m. -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 1/8C$ 1,430

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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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,411

One-way from

C$ 743

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,143
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 236 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/10

2:55 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

1:35 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 25m

C$ 1,447

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 27/10

2:55 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

1:35 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 25m

C$ 1,447

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/10

3:14 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

1:10 p.m.-12:37 p.m.

2 stops36h 27m

C$ 1,463

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 20/9

12:30 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

11:20 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop35h 00m

C$ 1,476

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 14/9

3:45 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

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

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,522

TorontoShanghai

YKF Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YKFPVG

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Thu 22/10

6:05 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

1:10 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

3 stops39h 35m

C$ 1,552

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/10

7:29 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops40h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

1:10 p.m.-12:37 p.m.

2 stops36h 27m

C$ 1,569

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 29/9

6:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

12:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops41h 00m

C$ 1,572

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 22/9

6:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

12:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops41h 00m

C$ 1,572

TorontoShanghai

YKF Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YKFPVG

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Thu 22/10

6:05 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

4:40 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

3 stops36h 05m

C$ 1,601

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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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,558). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,157). 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 August 2026.

When flying from Toronto to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Toronto to Shanghai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Toronto to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 1,763 and C$ 2,268 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,411 on Cathay Pacific (21 Sep-5 Oct).

How often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 221 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Toronto to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, China Southern has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Toronto to Shanghai is 12 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.

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 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andAir China 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
1,439 reviews
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Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Southern
7.4
Good
168 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
7.3
Good
230 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,429 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

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 19h 40m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, or Korean Air to get the fastest option. There are 11407 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$ 1,219), Cathay Pacific (C$ 1,299), and American Airlines (C$ 1,306) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. China Southern is priced at 40% 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$ 538 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from C$ 553 and Etihad Airways from C$ 671 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 Hongqiao Intl.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,558). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,157). 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$ 1,219AverageC$ 1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,299AverageC$ 1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,306AverageC$ 1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,375AverageC$ 1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,390AverageC$ 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,433AverageC$ 1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,447AverageC$ 1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,544AverageC$ 1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,619AverageC$ 1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,638AverageC$ 1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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