Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in September or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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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 September 2026.
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December
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September
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C$ 1,545
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 671 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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.
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$ 1,610). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,173). 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 September 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 often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 238 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.
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 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean 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.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines (C$ 1,019), Hainan Airlines (C$ 1,353), and Korean Air (C$ 1,377) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. American Airlines is priced at 51% 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$ 542 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from C$ 588 and Etihad Airways from C$ 675 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,610). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,173). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Toronto. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
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