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 59% 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.

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

United Airlines, Air Canada, and EVA Air are the most popular carriers operating from Ottawa to Shanghai

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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7:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YOW-PVG

35h 15m2 stops

12:10 p.m. - 9:14 p.m.PVG-YOW

21h 04m2 stops

C$ 1,442United Airlines

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Sat, 14 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr

7:27 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YOW-PVG

34h 28m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 5:12 p.m.PVG-YOW

40h 42m2 stops

C$ 1,443United Airlines

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Fri, 26 Dec - Tue, 3 Feb

5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YOW-PVG

36h 20m2 stops

12:10 p.m. - 9:14 p.m.PVG-YOW

21h 04m2 stops

C$ 1,445United Airlines

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Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 13 May

7:27 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YOW-PVG

34h 28m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.PVG-YOW

23h 24m3 stops

C$ 1,463United Airlines

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Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

7:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YOW-PVG

34h 15m2 stops

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

26h 31m2 stops

C$ 1,631United Airlines

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Sun, 22 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

7:45 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YOW-PVG

27h 10m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.PVG-YOW

26h 08m1 stop

C$ 1,656Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

2:05 p.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-PVG

31h 00m3 stops

2:20 a.m. - 8:04 p.m.PVG-YOW

30h 44m2 stops

C$ 1,668Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 11 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

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

24h 55m2 stops

7:45 a.m. - 6:43 a.m.SHA-YOW

35h 58m2 stops

C$ 2,027Air China

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Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

7:45 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.YOW-SHA

40h 10m2 stops

7:55 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.SHA-YOW

34h 50m2 stops

C$ 2,049Air China

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Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

5:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.YOW-SHA

42h 40m2 stops

1:20 p.m. - 1:34 a.m.SHA-YOW

24h 14m2 stops

C$ 2,091Cathay Pacific

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Air China flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air China

4 Feb

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

24h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Feb

SHA7:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 58m

2 stops

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,027

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Air China

18 Mar

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

40h 10m

2 stops

SHA11:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Apr

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 50m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,049

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Air China

11 Feb

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

26h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Mar

SHA7:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 58m

2 stops

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,071

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

42h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Apr

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 14m

2 stops

YOW1:34 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,091

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Cathay Pacific

15 Mar

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

42h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Apr

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 14m

2 stops

YOW1:34 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,784

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Cathay Pacific

15 Mar

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

42h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Apr

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 14m

2 stops

YOW1:34 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,820

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OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sat 14/3

7:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

12:10 p.m.-9:14 p.m.

2 stops21h 04m

C$ 1,442

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Fri 26/12

7:27 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/2

1:30 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops40h 42m

C$ 1,443

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 1/4

5:25 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

12:10 p.m.-9:14 p.m.

2 stops21h 04m

C$ 1,445

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 15/1

7:27 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

1:30 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

3 stops23h 24m

C$ 1,463

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sun 22/2

7:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

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

2 stops26h 31m

C$ 1,631

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 15/1

7:45 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

5:35 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

1 stop26h 08m

C$ 1,656

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 11/2

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

3 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

2:20 a.m.-8:04 p.m.

2 stops30h 44m

C$ 1,668

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Wed 4/2

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

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/2

7:45 a.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops35h 58m

C$ 2,027

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Wed 18/3

7:45 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/4

7:55 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops34h 50m

C$ 2,049

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 17/3

5:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops42h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

1:20 p.m.-1:34 a.m.

2 stops24h 14m

C$ 2,091

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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$ 1,499. 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$ 1,690.

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$ 2,115. 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$ 2,547.

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$ 2,384. 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$ 2,480. 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$ 1,868 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$ 1,616 on momondo.

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How far is Ottawa to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Ottawa and Shanghai is about 11311.4 km. 20h 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$ 1,319	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,013 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,457 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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