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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 702

YTO — SHA
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in September or February, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Sun 20/94:15 p.m. -
2 stops29h 25m
Mon 5/101:40 p.m. -
2 stops21h 10m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,361
Sun 25/109:00 a.m. -
2 stops42h 40m
Sun 22/114:50 p.m. -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 4/9C$ 1,365
Mon 21/97:00 p.m. -
2 stops26h 40m
Mon 5/101:40 p.m. -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,368
Wed 21/107:00 p.m. -
2 stops27h 40m
Fri 20/114:50 p.m. -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,370
Sun 20/99:45 a.m. -
2 stops44h 15m
Sun 11/104:10 p.m. -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,371
Sat 31/104:15 p.m. -
2 stops44h 25m
Wed 11/111:45 a.m. -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,372
Sun 18/109:30 a.m. -
2 stops44h 30m
Sun 25/104:55 p.m. -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,372
Fri 2/1012:00 p.m. -
2 stops34h 40m
Fri 23/1011:55 a.m. -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,374
Mon 28/99:25 a.m. -
2 stops41h 30m
Sun 25/104:55 p.m. -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 5/9C$ 1,374
Sat 31/104:15 p.m. -
2 stops44h 25m
Sun 15/111:45 a.m. -
2 stops41h 00m
Deal found 4/9C$ 1,375
Sat 31/104:15 p.m. -
2 stops36h 35m
Fri 20/116:10 p.m. -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 6/9C$ 1,375
Fri 25/93:45 p.m. -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 19/107:20 a.m. -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,376

Find flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai

Round-trip from

C$ 1,361

One-way from

C$ 702

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,503
Korean Air
  • Korean Air
  • 20/9-5/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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27/9-31/12
  • 27/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 635 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (C$ 268 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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TorontoShanghai

YTZ Toronto Island - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YTZSHA

Toronto Island

Tue 3/11

6:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops45h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 760

TorontoShanghai

YTZ Toronto Island - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YTZSHA

Toronto Island

Wed 28/10

6:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 774

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 21/9

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

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 785

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 31/10

4:15 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 797

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 29/9

11:55 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops41h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 797

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 20/9

9:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops44h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 812

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 15/9

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

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 848

HamiltonShanghai

YHM Hamilton - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Mon 9/11

7:05 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 859

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 25/9

8:15 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops42h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 861

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/11

11:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 862

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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

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$ 1,552). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,118). 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?

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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Toronto to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 1,346 and C$ 1,761 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,361 on Korean Air (20 Sep-5 Oct).

How often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 224 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 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,Air China, 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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
1,478 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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
11,605 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,478 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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

  • How long is the flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Toronto to Shanghai in 20h 35m. Fly via Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, 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, American Airlines (C$ 994), China Southern (C$ 1,197), and Hainan Airlines (C$ 1,320) 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$ 528 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from C$ 659 and Philippine Airlines from C$ 672 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$ 1,552). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,118). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapestC$ 994AverageC$ 1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,197AverageC$ 1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,320AverageC$ 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,349AverageC$ 1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,361AverageC$ 1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,365AverageC$ 1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,384AverageC$ 1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,421AverageC$ 1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,524AverageC$ 1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,590AverageC$ 1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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