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C$ 486 Cheap flights to Shanghai

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Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
23h 55m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
20h 15m1 stop
C$ 883Sichuan Airlines
Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
China Southern Logo
12:40 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
YVR
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SHA
17h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:50 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
27h 55m1 stop
C$ 887China Southern
Mon, 30 Mar - Thu, 30 Apr
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
28h 35m1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
27h 20m1 stop
C$ 887Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Korean Air Logo
12:10 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
YVR
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PVG
17h 35m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
17h 40m1 stop
C$ 914Korean Air
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
Korean Air Logo
7:45 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.
YYC
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SHA
43h 25m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
SHA
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YYC
38h 50m2 stops
C$ 1,374Korean Air
Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.
YUL
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PVG
23h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PVG
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YUL
30h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,409United Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
United Airlines Logo
4:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
YUL
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PVG
37h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
PVG
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YUL
30h 05m2 stops
C$ 1,447United Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Air Canada Logo
9:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
YTZ
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PVG
29h 05m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 p.m. - 9:42 a.m.
PVG
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YTZ
28h 07m2 stops
C$ 1,749Air Canada
Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Air Canada Logo
3:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
YTZ
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PVG
34h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.
PVG
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YTZ
30h 30m2 stops
C$ 1,768Air Canada
Tue, 31 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.
YEG
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SHA
31h 35m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 6:07 p.m.
SHA
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YEG
42h 47m2 stops
C$ 2,389Cathay Pacific
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 17 Jun

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Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 5/1

11:30 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

4:40 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 883

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 30/3

12:40 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/4

8:50 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop27h 55m

C$ 887

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/1

12:20 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

7:55 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 887

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/1

12:10 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

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

1 stop17h 40m

C$ 914

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 19/3

7:45 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

6:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 50m

C$ 1,374

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 16/1

6:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

8:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

C$ 1,409

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 23/1

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

2 stops37h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

8:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

C$ 1,447

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 2/3

9:55 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

5:35 p.m.-9:42 a.m.

2 stops28h 07m

C$ 1,749

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Tue 31/3

3:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

3:55 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 1,768

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - SHA

YEGSHA

Edmonton

Wed 15/4

6:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

1:20 p.m.-6:07 p.m.

2 stops42h 47m

C$ 2,389

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, February 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$ 1,528. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,577.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for C$ 104/person, which is 69% 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$ 1,575. 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$ 1,700.

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$ 1,636. 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$ 2,435. 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$ 1,807 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$ 1,651 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Find the cheapest flights to Shanghai from your nearest city or airport
Find Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTSeptember12% cheaperFlying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai costs on average just C$ 1,590 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTJuly19% more expensiveIt costs about C$ 2,160 for flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTApril458% more users visitedMore 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$ 486

Best Round-Trip Price

C$ 883

Fastest flight time

20h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 486 (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$ 883 (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The fastest flight to Shanghai from Canada takes 20h 10m (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 3% 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 11 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,793.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Wuxi Airport for C$ 226 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 December 2025, there are 26 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.

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