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

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Ottawa to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta 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 63% 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 2 as of December 2025.

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.

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7:27 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

PVG

34h 18m2 stops

8:55 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.

PVG

YOW

26h 31m2 stops

C$ 1,385United Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

5:11 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.

YOW

PVG

36h 44m2 stops

8:55 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.

PVG

YOW

36h 23m2 stops

C$ 1,388United Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

5:40 a.m. - 1:10 a.m.

YOW

PVG

30h 30m3 stops

12:25 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.

PVG

YOW

33h 00m3 stops

C$ 1,589Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

6:50 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YOW

SHA

31h 50m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

SHA

YOW

33h 35m2 stops

C$ 1,673Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

5:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YOW

PVG

33h 10m1 stop

5:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

PVG

YOW

34h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,678Air Canada

Sun, 8 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

5:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YOW

PVG

33h 25m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

PVG

YOW

34h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,680Air Canada

Sun, 8 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

5:00 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YOW

SHA

28h 50m2 stops

8:55 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

SHA

YOW

23h 50m2 stops

C$ 2,264Air China

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 25 May

5:00 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YOW

SHA

28h 50m2 stops

7:55 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

SHA

YOW

24h 50m2 stops

C$ 2,267Air China

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 25 May

6:20 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

YOW

SHA

42h 05m2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.

SHA

YOW

29h 10m2 stops

C$ 2,286ANA

Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr

6:20 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

YOW

SHA

42h 05m2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.

SHA

YOW

29h 10m2 stops

C$ 2,288ANA

Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr

Air China flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Ottawa to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

4 May

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

28h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 May

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

YOW8:45 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,200

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Air China

4 May

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

28h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 May

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m

2 stops

YOW8:45 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,264

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Air China

4 May

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

28h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 May

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

YOW8:45 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,267

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ANA flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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ANA

17 Mar

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

42h 05m

2 stops

SHA12:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Apr

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,286

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ANA

17 Mar

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

42h 05m

2 stops

SHA12:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Apr

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,288

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ANA

16 Mar

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

42h 05m

2 stops

SHA12:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Apr

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,478

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Return

Price

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 26/1

7:27 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 18m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

8:55 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops26h 31m

C$ 1,385

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 11/2

5:11 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

8:55 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops36h 23m

C$ 1,388

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 25/1

5:40 a.m.-1:10 a.m.

3 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/2

12:25 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

3 stops33h 00m

C$ 1,589

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 12/1

6:50 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/1

6:10 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

C$ 1,673

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 8/2

5:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

5:35 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop34h 10m

C$ 1,678

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 8/2

5:35 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

5:35 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop34h 10m

C$ 1,680

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

5:00 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/5

8:55 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 50m

C$ 2,264

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

5:00 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/5

7:55 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

C$ 2,267

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 17/3

6:20 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

1:35 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 10m

C$ 2,286

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 17/3

6:20 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

1:35 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 10m

C$ 2,288

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ottawa to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September 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$ 1,463. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until February to fly from Ottawa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,644.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,776 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Ottawa for as low as C$ 1,518 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 05m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 21h 05m

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Ottawa to Shanghai.

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How far is Ottawa to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Ottawa and Shanghai is about 11311.4 km. 21h 05m 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 2 as of December 2025.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,265	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,124 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,379	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,571 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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

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