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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 768

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in September or January, 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 21 July 2026.

Sun 30/89:10 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/106:15 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,503
Tue 28/78:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/87:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,505
Thu 6/81:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Fri 21/86:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops34h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 21/7C$ 1,506
Mon 17/88:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
2 stops45h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/87:15 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,508
Tue 10/116:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/114:50 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,509
Wed 22/79:30 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
2 stops44h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 19/84:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,509
Sun 13/98:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Korean Air
Mon 26/108:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops27h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,510
Fri 23/108:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Korean Air
Mon 2/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop37h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,512
Mon 12/103:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop38h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 23/118:30 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop40h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,515
Sat 7/116:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
2 stops32h 05m
Philippine Airlines
Fri 4/1210:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
2 stops55h 20m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,516
Wed 2/1212:35 a.m.
YYZ
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 19/11:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YYZ
1 stop20h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,516
Sat 29/86:28 p.m.
YYZ
-
PVG
1 stop32h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 15/95:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YYZ
1 stop32h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 1,517

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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,492

One-way from

C$ 768

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 2,765
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/8-21/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (C$ 237 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 21 July 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 23/10

9:30 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/12

11:20 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops22h 35m

C$ 1,547

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 24/11

7:42 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops27h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/12

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

2 stops34h 02m

C$ 1,567

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/11

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

2 stops33h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

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

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,568

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/11

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

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,568

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/11

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

2 stops33h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

1:10 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops45h 19m

C$ 1,568

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/10

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

2 stops40h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

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

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,571

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/11

6:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

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

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,571

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 29/10

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

2 stops40h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

1:10 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops45h 19m

C$ 1,571

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 16/9

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

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

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

1 stop20h 25m

C$ 1,614

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 25/10

2:55 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/11

1:35 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,633

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,555). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,156). 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 21 July 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 218 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 33 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 21 July 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
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
1,421 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
156 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
228 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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
11,367 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

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

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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 40m. Fly via Korean Air, Japan Airlines, or Turkish 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$ 1,218), 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$ 568 and Etihad Airways from C$ 670 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,555). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,156). 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$ 1,218AverageC$ 1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,299AverageC$ 1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,306AverageC$ 1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,374AverageC$ 1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,389AverageC$ 1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,432AverageC$ 1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,446AverageC$ 1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,543AverageC$ 1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,618AverageC$ 1,955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,637AverageC$ 1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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