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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from C$ 785

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
Mon 6/5
Mon 13/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,210

Round-trip from

C$ 1,222

One-way from

C$ 785
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Toronto to Shanghai
One-way flight from Toronto to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Shanghai in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,222
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,250
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,281
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/67:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,366
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:50 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,402
Wed 22/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/511:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,425
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,442
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,443
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,447

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data were last updated on 1 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,222
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,250
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,270
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,281
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/67:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,366
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:50 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,402
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,442
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,443
Mon 27/59:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,447

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Shanghai. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Fri 10/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/52:25 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,856
Mon 6/510:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,911
Tue 7/57:50 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,922
Sat 11/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/511:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,971
Tue 7/57:50 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,991
Tue 7/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops44h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,000
Tue 7/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops46h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,021
Tue 7/53:50 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops44h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,051
Tue 7/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops44h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,056

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 785
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 797
Thu 23/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 814
Tue 28/53:35 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop43h 50mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 829
Sun 12/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 29/4C$ 841
Wed 5/67:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 842
Tue 14/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 29/4C$ 857
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 859
Sat 21/97:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 860

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Sat 28/94:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 8/1112:10 p.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 3,506
Sat 5/104:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 29/1112:10 p.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 3,848
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 14/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,516
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 4,530
Sat 18/54:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 7/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4C$ 4,648
Sat 11/54:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 24/511:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 4,653
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 21/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,745
Sat 8/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 4,870
Sat 8/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 28/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4C$ 5,003

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently C$ 831 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,106. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,484). Flying to Shanghai in June will prove the most costly (average of C$ 1,796). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 2,036

February

C$ 2,124

March

C$ 2,125

April

C$ 2,082

May

C$ 2,157

June

C$ 2,464

July

C$ 2,151

August

C$ 2,358

September

C$ 2,122

October

C$ 2,077

November

C$ 2,187

December

C$ 2,257

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 1 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai, such as Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Air China. 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.
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.5
Very good
944 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.4
Very good
594 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.4
Very good
1,548 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.3
Very good
1,484 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

  • When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?

    Peak Season: Most tourists and business travellers book flights to Shanghai from May through October. However, during these months its advised that travellers seeking Shanghai flights and hotel accommodations book in advance, as the city is usually busy with conventions. The busiest time is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), when the Chinese and visitors to China are on the move. The holiday season starts two weeks before the New Year and continues for two weeks afterwards. The New Year is in January or February (the date is based on a lunar calendar). Labor Day (May 1) and National Day (October 1) are also big holiday weeks for the Chinese. Off Season: Late March and late October into early November have fewer crowds and the weather is neither steamy hot nor cold and damp. Few people visit during winter, with the notable exception of the Chinese New Year, but this is also the best time to find cheap flights to Shanghai.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like SHA are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around C$ 304, however they can be found for as little as C$ 226.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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