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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 931

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 4 May 2026.

Sat 16/51:30 a.m.
YYZ
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SHA
1 stop23h 50m
China Southern
Mon 1/69:45 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
1 stop36h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,575
Fri 25/97:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop19h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 11/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop17h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,579
Mon 24/82:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops22h 00m
ANA
Wed 23/91:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops24h 29m
ANA
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,580
Sat 31/108:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 3/126:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
Nonstop13h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,582
Sat 7/118:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 29/115:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 23m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,583
Wed 9/91:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
Nonstop15h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 17/115:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop17h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,586
Sun 1/119:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops30h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 21/115:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,587
Mon 7/91:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
Nonstop15h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 30/115:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,589
Sat 16/51:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Tue 2/61:50 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
1 stop20h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,590
Wed 21/101:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,591
Sun 1/1111:40 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop35h 55m
Korean Air
Sat 21/112:00 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop32h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,593
Wed 28/103:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops22h 15m
ANA
Wed 11/118:30 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops27h 22m
ANA
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,594

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,575

One-way from

C$ 931

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,787
China Southern
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  • 17/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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26/10
  • 26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 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 4 May 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/10

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

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

8:55 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,669

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 25/9

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

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

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,718

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 19/5

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

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

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

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,723

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - SHA

YTZSHA

Toronto Island

Sun 14/6

6:30 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

3 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

8:00 p.m.-3:51 p.m.

3 stops31h 51m

C$ 1,869

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 16/5

3:53 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops37h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

8:10 p.m.-5:56 p.m.

2 stops33h 46m

C$ 1,878

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 16/5

6:10 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops47h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/5

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

2 stops46h 50m

C$ 1,889

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 4/6

9:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

12:35 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops31h 55m

C$ 1,890

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/5

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

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

10:30 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 15m

C$ 1,896

TorontoShanghai

YKF - PVG

YKFPVG

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Mon 8/6

6:55 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

3 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/6

4:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,941

TorontoShanghai

YKF - PVG

YKFPVG

Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl

Fri 29/5

6:05 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

3 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

4:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

3 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,945

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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?

The best time to book flights from Toronto to Shanghai is 90 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 724). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,056). 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 4 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 11% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 209 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 6% 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 4 May 2026.
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
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,682 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
China Eastern
7.3
Good
209 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,998 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,313 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Toronto to Shanghai in 22h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, 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, American Airlines (C$ 980), China Southern (C$ 1,179), and Cathay Pacific (C$ 1,283) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. American Airlines is priced at 46% 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$ 520 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from C$ 549 and Etihad Airways from C$ 649 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 724). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,056). 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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 980AverageC$ 1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,179AverageC$ 1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,283AverageC$ 1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,333AverageC$ 1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,345AverageC$ 1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,387AverageC$ 1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,400AverageC$ 1,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EgyptairCheapestC$ 1,448AverageC$ 1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,510AverageC$ 1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,566AverageC$ 1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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