What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ottawa to Shanghai?

Air Canada and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Ottawa to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Ottawa according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai is 3 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 922 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Shanghai in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 2,207 to C$ 1,928. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,556.

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5:00 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YOW

PVG

21h 05m

1 stop

3:55 p.m. - 12:53 a.m.

PVG

YOW

20h 58m

1 stop

C$ 1,556Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

6:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YOW

PVG

31h 50m

2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 4:58 a.m.

PVG

YOW

23h 23m

1 stop

C$ 1,562Air Canada

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

10:37 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.

YOW

PVG

26h 08m

2 stops

1:50 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.

PVG

YOW

31h 45m

2 stops

C$ 1,591ANA

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

6:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

YOW

SHA

41h 50m

2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.

SHA

YOW

44h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,596ANA

Thu, 3 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

7:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YOW

PVG

33h 55m

2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 11:42 p.m.

PVG

YOW

23h 12m

2 stops

C$ 1,629United Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

6:20 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.

YOW

PVG

23h 35m

2 stops

8:55 p.m. - 10:39 a.m.

PVG

YOW

26h 44m

2 stops

C$ 1,679United Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

6:05 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YOW

SHA

39h 45m

2 stops

9:30 p.m. - 4:58 a.m.

SHA

YOW

44h 28m

2 stops

C$ 1,933Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

6:25 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.

YOW

SHA

38h 30m

2 stops

10:30 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.

SHA

YOW

31h 05m

2 stops

C$ 1,948Cathay Pacific

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

6:25 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

YOW

SHA

33h 10m

2 stops

10:30 p.m. - 1:35 a.m.

SHA

YOW

39h 05m

2 stops

C$ 1,959Cathay Pacific

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

1:20 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YOW

SHA

34h 00m

3 stops

6:10 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

SHA

YOW

35h 40m

3 stops

C$ 2,066Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

Air China flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air China

21 Sep

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

28h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Oct

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 03m

2 stops

YOW4:58 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,104

Air China

12 Oct

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

26h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Nov

SHA7:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 33m

2 stops

YOW5:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,245

Air China

18 Jul

YOW12:00 p.m.Ottawa

22h 40m

2 stops

SHA10:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Aug

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:10 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,836

Cathay Pacific flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

22 Sep

YOW6:25 p.m.Ottawa

38h 30m

2 stops

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

YOW5:35 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,948

Cathay Pacific

6 Sep

YOW6:25 p.m.Ottawa

33h 10m

2 stops

SHA3:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

4 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 05m

2 stops

YOW1:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,959

Cathay Pacific

18 Jul

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

26h 00m

2 stops

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Aug

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

YOW1:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 3,067

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OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

5:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

3:55 p.m.-12:53 a.m.

1 stop20h 58m

C$ 1,556

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

6:15 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/10

5:35 p.m.-4:58 a.m.

1 stop23h 23m

C$ 1,562

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

10:37 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops26h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

1:50 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops31h 45m

C$ 1,591

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Thu 3/9

6:25 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops41h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 22/9

1:35 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops44h 00m

C$ 1,596

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 20/10

7:30 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/11

1:30 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

2 stops23h 12m

C$ 1,629

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 17/11

6:20 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

8:55 p.m.-10:39 a.m.

2 stops26h 44m

C$ 1,679

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 20/10

6:05 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

9:30 p.m.-4:58 a.m.

2 stops44h 28m

C$ 1,933

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

6:25 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

10:30 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

C$ 1,948

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sun 6/9

6:25 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

10:30 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops39h 05m

C$ 1,959

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 20/10

1:20 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

3 stops34h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

6:10 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops35h 40m

C$ 2,066

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,223. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Ottawa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,298.

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Fastest flight time	21h 00m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 21h 00m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Shanghai

How far is Ottawa to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Ottawa and Shanghai is about 11311.4 km. 21h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai is 3 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,090 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,752 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom C$ 1,572	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,215 reviews	Search ANA flights

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