Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

There may be other airlines that fly to Shanghai from Canada, but the most popular among our users are Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Korean Air. These airlines should offer flights to Shanghai on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in Canada.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Canada to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto Pearson Intl and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 14h 35m on average. Another popular route from Canada to Shanghai is flying from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which will take roughly 12h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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2:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YVR-PVG

21h 40m1 stop

4:50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.PVG-YVR

18h 25m1 stop

C$ 890Hong Kong Airlines

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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov

12:10 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.YVR-SHA

25h 00m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.SHA-YVR

32h 45m1 stop

C$ 896Korean Air

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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

11:20 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.YVR-PVG

30h 15m1 stop

6:00 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.PVG-YVR

18h 25m1 stop

C$ 898China Southern

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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

2:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YVR-PVG

21h 40m1 stop

12:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.PVG-YVR

22h 50m1 stop

C$ 901Hong Kong Airlines

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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

2:10 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR-SHA

30h 55m1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.SHA-YVR

38h 05m1 stop

C$ 985Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 10 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR-SHA

36h 05m1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.SHA-YVR

29h 10m1 stop

C$ 986Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

10:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YYZ-PVG

30h 25m1 stop

1:10 p.m. - 6:08 a.m.PVG-YYZ

29h 58m1 stop

C$ 1,414China Eastern

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Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 20 Nov

8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YTZ-PVG

30h 30m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.PVG-YTZ

29h 20m2 stops

C$ 1,604Air Canada

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Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

2:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YUL-PVG

37h 35m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.PVG-YUL

38h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,652Air Canada

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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov

3:49 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.YYC-SHA

40h 01m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.SHA-YYC

36h 56m2 stops

C$ 6,750United Airlines

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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

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Depart

Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/11

2:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

4:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 890

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 5/11

12:10 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 22/11

6:25 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop32h 45m

C$ 896

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/11

11:20 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/11

6:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 898

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 8/11

2:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

12:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 50m

C$ 901

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/9

2:10 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/11

10:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop38h 05m

C$ 985

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/9

9:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

10:30 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 986

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/10

10:15 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/11

1:10 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

1 stop29h 58m

C$ 1,414

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 9/2

8:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

5:35 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

2 stops29h 20m

C$ 1,604

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 1/11

2:25 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

5:35 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop38h 50m

C$ 1,652

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 22/10

3:49 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops40h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 29/10

1:30 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops36h 56m

C$ 6,750

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Shanghai flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,625. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,633.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for C$ 149/person, which is 72% cheaper than the average flight to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,601. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Canada because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,750.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Canada to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as C$ 1,657. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around C$ 2,433. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,798 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Canada for as low as C$ 1,611 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Shanghai

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Find Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	14% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai costs on average just C$ 1,615 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	27% more expensive	It costs about C$ 2,372 for flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	April	428% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in April than any other month

Cheap Shanghai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 543
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 890
Fastest flight time	15h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 543 (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 890 (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The fastest flight to Shanghai from Canada takes 15h 25m (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 12% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

If you are planning a flight to Shanghai and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of June, July, and August. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Shanghai, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Nanjing Road.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

The ideal time to book your flight to Shanghai is 5 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,813.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Suzhou Airport, Wuxi Airport, Nantong Airport or Hangzhou Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Shanghai.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

You can find deals at Nantong Airport for C$ 128 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Jing'an?

Yes, you can travel to Jing'an via a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport in Shanghai (Jing'an is 11.2 km from the airport).

What’s the closest airport to The Bund?

At 15.3 km away, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport in Shanghai is the closest to The Bund.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

As of September 2025, there are 29 operators available to choose from for flights to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Shanghai on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Shanghai that suits you.

Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Shanghai with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Shanghai.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Shanghai now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Shanghai and let you know when they change.