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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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in March or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 27 March 2026.

Sun 20/91:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1012:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,478
Wed 9/91:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/1211:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,479
Mon 9/1111:40 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Korean Air
Mon 30/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop37h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,496
Thu 24/99:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Korean Air
Thu 15/108:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,516
Wed 30/91:50 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1011:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,518
Thu 24/99:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 11/1011:10 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop34h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,526
Wed 8/47:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops38h 25m
Korean Air
Wed 6/51:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops28h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,529
Tue 8/99:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 6/122:00 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop32h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,530
Wed 14/109:30 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops38h 55m
Korean Air
Sun 18/101:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop32h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 23/3C$ 1,534
Mon 20/47:15 a.m.
YYZ
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PVG
2 stops50h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/59:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,536
Tue 7/410:15 p.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops54h 50m
Korean Air
Sun 17/56:25 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops34h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,591
Tue 3/116:00 a.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops40h 45m
Japan Airlines
Tue 24/111:10 p.m.
SHA
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YYZ
2 stops36h 22m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,616

Find 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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,478

One-way from

C$ 704

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,462
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 197 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 96 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 27 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 16/9

12:30 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/9

11:10 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

C$ 1,576

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

6:45 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

6:25 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

C$ 1,591

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 8/4

6:40 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

6:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

C$ 1,591

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 11/4

6:45 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

6:25 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops41h 33m

C$ 1,641

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 9/4

7:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops41h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/7

11:10 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop34h 45m

C$ 1,681

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 19/4

4:18 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops37h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

8:10 p.m.-10:36 p.m.

2 stops38h 26m

C$ 1,713

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 20/4

7:25 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

12:45 p.m.-10:19 a.m.

2 stops33h 34m

C$ 1,716

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 16/9

3:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/9

10:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 30m

C$ 1,717

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/5

5:20 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 23/5

12:10 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop30h 50m

C$ 1,718

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/5

2:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops39h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/7

8:10 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops46h 50m

C$ 1,727

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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Toronto to Shanghai is 53 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$ 1,242). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,707). 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 27 March 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?

How often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 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 early afternoon 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 5% of flights being delayed.

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 27 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air,Cathay Pacific, 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.
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,231 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,844 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,390 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

TPE - SFO

Why when we’re about to board they suddenly announced the letters ABC to board first .. so what is the use us waiting at the door (with wheelchairs) ended up almost at the end to board and I can see people walking boarding first? Is this something new? You go by letters now?

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 35h 50m. Fly via Korean Air, United Airlines, or Cathay Pacific 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$ 1,200), Delta (C$ 1,257), and United Airlines (C$ 1,293) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. China Southern is priced at 33% 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$ 530 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from C$ 559 and Etihad Airways from C$ 661 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.

  • 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$ 1,242). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,707). 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 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,200AverageC$ 1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,257AverageC$ 1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,293AverageC$ 1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,306AverageC$ 1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,319AverageC$ 1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,349AverageC$ 1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,361AverageC$ 1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,417AverageC$ 1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,445AverageC$ 1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EgyptairCheapestC$ 1,475AverageC$ 1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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