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 61% 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 November 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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5:35 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.YOW-SHA

34h 15m3 stops

6:10 p.m. - 4:53 p.m.SHA-YOW

35h 43m3 stops

C$ 1,675Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

6:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.YOW-SHA

33h 00m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.SHA-YOW

25h 33m2 stops

C$ 1,680Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

5:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.YOW-PVG

21h 15m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.PVG-YOW

38h 40m2 stops

C$ 1,696Air Canada

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Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

5:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.YOW-PVG

21h 15m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 10:18 p.m.PVG-YOW

41h 43m2 stops

C$ 1,709Air Canada

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Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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

23h 35m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 2:27 p.m.PVG-YOW

37h 57m2 stops

C$ 1,857United Airlines

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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

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

23h 35m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 1:32 p.m.PVG-YOW

37h 02m2 stops

C$ 1,862United Airlines

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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

7:45 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.YOW-SHA

24h 55m2 stops

6:30 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.SHA-YOW

49h 13m2 stops

C$ 2,185Air China

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Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

7:45 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.YOW-SHA

24h 55m2 stops

7:30 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.SHA-YOW

48h 13m2 stops

C$ 2,187Air China

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Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

6:52 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.YOW-SHA

41h 23m2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 8:19 a.m.SHA-YOW

30h 44m2 stops

C$ 2,207ANA

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Mon, 4 May - Mon, 25 May

10:35 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.YOW-SHA

37h 40m2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 8:19 a.m.SHA-YOW

30h 44m2 stops

C$ 2,486ANA

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ANA flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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ANA

4 May

YOW6:52 a.m.Ottawa

41h 23m

2 stops

SHA12:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 May

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 44m

2 stops

YOW8:19 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,207

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ANA

4 May

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

26h 00m

2 stops

PVG12:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

24 May

PVG1:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 44m

2 stops

YOW8:19 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,214

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ANA

4 May

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

26h 00m

2 stops

PVG12:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

24 May

PVG1:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 44m

2 stops

YOW8:19 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,217

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Air China

19 Jan

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

24h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Jan

SHA6:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

49h 13m

2 stops

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,185

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Air China

19 Jan

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

24h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Jan

SHA7:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 13m

2 stops

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,187

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OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sat 10/1

5:35 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

6:10 p.m.-4:53 p.m.

3 stops35h 43m

C$ 1,675

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sat 10/1

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

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

6:10 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops25h 33m

C$ 1,680

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 19/1

5:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

5:35 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 40m

C$ 1,696

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 19/1

5:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

5:35 p.m.-10:18 p.m.

2 stops41h 43m

C$ 1,709

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

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

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

1:30 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops37h 57m

C$ 1,857

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

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

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

1:30 p.m.-1:32 p.m.

2 stops37h 02m

C$ 1,862

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 19/1

7:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

6:30 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops49h 13m

C$ 2,185

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 19/1

7:45 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

7:30 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops48h 13m

C$ 2,187

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

6:52 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops41h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/5

1:35 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

2 stops30h 44m

C$ 2,207

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

10:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/5

1:35 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

2 stops30h 44m

C$ 2,486

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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$ 1,508. 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$ 1,700.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 2,128. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Ottawa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 2,563.

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 at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Ottawa to Shanghai at noon for as low as C$ 2,399. 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 in the afternoon because they tend to be around C$ 2,495. 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 Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,879 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$ 1,625 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	23h 35m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 23h 35m

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 15m 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 November 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$ 1,315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,046 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,476 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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