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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 873

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
28 Jun — 5 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in September or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 29 May 2026.

Fri 25/98:00 a.m.
YYZ
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SHA
2 stops24h 55m
Air China
Mon 12/108:55 a.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops22h 28m
Air China
Deal found 26/5C$ 1,663
Tue 29/93:45 p.m.
YYZ
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PVG
1 stop33h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 29/117:10 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop26h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 28/5C$ 1,666
Sat 10/106:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops27h 05m
Korean Air
Sun 25/1011:20 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops30h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 28/5C$ 1,668
Fri 23/109:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops39h 05m
Korean Air
Sat 21/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 05m
Korean Air
Deal found 26/5C$ 1,669
Tue 3/1111:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
2 stops36h 25m
ANA
Mon 30/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops22h 12m
ANA
Deal found 27/5C$ 1,670
Fri 25/98:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1011:55 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 1,672
Wed 21/102:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
2 stops33h 30m
ANA
Wed 4/111:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops22h 12m
ANA
Deal found 25/5C$ 1,672
Mon 8/64:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
Nonstop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/61:00 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
3 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5C$ 1,673
Fri 23/101:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/106:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
Nonstop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,675
Sun 6/91:50 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
1 stop22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 14/910:30 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
1 stop27h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,675
Sat 7/116:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops28h 50m
Korean Air
Sun 29/112:00 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops28h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/5C$ 1,676
Wed 10/610:35 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
1 stop22h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 6/710:30 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
1 stop27h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/5C$ 1,677

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 29 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,663

One-way from

C$ 873

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,865
Air China
  • Air China
  • 25/9-12/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 23m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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24/6
  • 24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m 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 29 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/9

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

12:10 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops23h 49m

C$ 1,681
Quickest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 29/9

7:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

12:10 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops20h 34m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 9/11

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

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

1:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop30h 15m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 21/9

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/10

8:55 p.m.-4:28 p.m.

2 stops31h 33m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/11

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

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

1:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop30h 15m

C$ 1,734

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - PVG

YHMPVG

Hamilton

Thu 11/6

6:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

3 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/7

7:35 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

2 stops35h 35m

C$ 1,805

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/11

8:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/11

6:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop33h 30m

C$ 1,827

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - PVG

YHMPVG

Hamilton

Sat 22/8

6:15 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

3 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

5:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

3 stops35h 55m

C$ 1,857

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 22/8

10:35 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

4:10 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 1,874

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/11

1:14 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops33h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

1:10 p.m.-12:32 p.m.

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,875

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 997). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,341). 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 29 May 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 210 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 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 88 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 29 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,350 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
China Eastern
7.3
Good
218 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,102 reviews
EVA Air
8.5
Very good
1,462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daisy,May 2026

SFO - TPE

This ways excellent experience when I took the EVA airline. We will take EVA again!

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 22h 55m. Fly via United Airlines or Japan Airlines 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$ 1,200), American Airlines (C$ 1,286), and Cathay Pacific (C$ 1,306) 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 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$ 660 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 997). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,341). 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 29 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,200AverageC$ 1,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,286AverageC$ 1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,306AverageC$ 1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,356AverageC$ 1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,368AverageC$ 1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,411AverageC$ 1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,424AverageC$ 1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,531AverageC$ 1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,594AverageC$ 2,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,613AverageC$ 1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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