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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 571

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in February or March, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Sat 31/17:55 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/36:10 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1C$ 1,350
Sat 7/212:11 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop38h 09mDelta
Tue 3/35:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,390
Mon 16/26:45 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/31:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,390
Thu 8/112:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop28h 40mChina Southern
Sun 18/18:50 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop25h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,482
Mon 23/31:35 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 14/44:50 p.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,608
Mon 19/18:00 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops25h 55mAir China
Thu 22/17:45 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,608
Mon 19/17:00 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops39h 45mJapan Airlines
Thu 22/11:10 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops45h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,628
Sun 18/110:25 a.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Thu 22/15:35 p.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops29h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 1/1C$ 1,899
Tue 21/46:45 a.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops44h 45mEmirates
Tue 12/57:20 a.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops43h 02mEmirates
Deal found 1/1C$ 2,749
Wed 4/27:45 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Thu 5/35:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop30h 48mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,390
Wed 28/18:15 a.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:25 a.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,409
Tue 3/27:45 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Mon 2/35:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,390
Wed 11/21:14 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops33h 31mJapan Airlines
Wed 25/21:10 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops21h 49mJapan Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,656
Fri 6/210:05 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops64h 45mDelta
Thu 5/35:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,390
Sat 17/16:45 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/22:50 p.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1C$ 1,600
Sun 8/27:45 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Sat 21/25:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops30h 45mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,392
Thu 28/512:30 p.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops30h 45mSWISS
Mon 29/610:05 a.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops43h 46mSWISS
Deal found 1/1C$ 3,884
Thu 15/112:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/17:45 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,639
Sun 8/26:13 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops32h 07mDelta
Mon 2/36:00 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops30h 15mDelta
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,392
Sun 15/37:44 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/412:50 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,655
Mon 19/17:45 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Mon 2/25:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 12mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,392
Mon 9/37:44 p.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/31:10 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,655
Sun 8/26:00 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Wed 4/35:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop28h 32mDelta
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,392
Tue 10/210:05 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops40h 45mDelta
Thu 26/25:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 30/12C$ 1,392
Tue 12/55:45 p.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/59:00 a.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1C$ 1,692
Wed 4/25:15 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops33h 05mDelta
Fri 6/36:00 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops36h 18mDelta
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,392
Thu 5/28:15 a.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/21:10 p.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1C$ 1,736
Tue 7/46:45 a.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops27h 35mEmirates
Tue 28/47:20 a.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops43h 02mEmirates
Deal found 1/1C$ 3,089
Thu 5/27:00 a.m.YTZ - PVG
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
Sat 28/26:15 a.m.PVG - YTZ
2 stops42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/1C$ 3,192
Fri 23/18:15 a.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/25:35 p.m.PVG - YHM
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12C$ 1,921

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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,350

One-way from

C$ 571

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,695
31/1-7/3
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  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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22/1
  • 22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m 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 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Toronto to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Toronto

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 31/1

7:55 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops43h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/3

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

2 stops25h 30m

C$ 1,350

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 7/2

12:11 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop38h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

5:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 16/2

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

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

1:30 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/2

7:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

5:30 p.m.-11:18 a.m.

1 stop30h 48m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/2

7:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

5:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 6/2

10:05 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops64h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

5:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

7:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/2

5:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops30h 45m

C$ 1,392

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

6:13 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops32h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

6:00 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 1,392

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/1

7:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

5:30 p.m.-10:42 p.m.

1 stop18h 12m

C$ 1,392

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

5:30 p.m.-9:02 a.m.

1 stop28h 32m

C$ 1,392

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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

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 26 December 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,232). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,604). 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 2 January 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 9% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 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 Eastern has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% 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 2 January 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
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,114 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
184 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,574 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,306 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

TPE - CRK

All was okay except for the medical emergency that happened before our boarding. I wish that the medical emergency response was more immediate.

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 23h 10m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or China Southern 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$ 1,191), Delta (C$ 1,247), and United Airlines (C$ 1,282) 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$ 554 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from C$ 659 and United Airlines from C$ 673 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 Orpheum Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and Vogue Theatre. Orpheum Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and Vogue Theatre can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.4 km, 10.7 km, and 10.3 km, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Vancouver Intl for an average daily rate of C$ 45 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,232). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,604). 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$ 1,191AverageC$ 1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,260AverageC$ 1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,282AverageC$ 1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,308AverageC$ 1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,333AverageC$ 1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,339AverageC$ 1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,361AverageC$ 1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,406AverageC$ 1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,433AverageC$ 1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,509AverageC$ 1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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