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

United Airlines and Air Canada are the most popular carriers 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 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 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.

C$ 828 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Shanghai in 2025/26

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$ 1,935 to C$ 2,878. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,464.

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12:00 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.YOW-PVG

34h 55m3 stops

11:35 a.m. - 6:43 a.m.PVG-YOW

32h 08m3 stops

C$ 1,464Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan

12:00 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.YOW-PVG

34h 55m3 stops

2:20 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.PVG-YOW

35h 22m3 stops

C$ 1,542Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

5:40 a.m. - 7:20 p.m.YOW-PVG

24h 40m1 stop

8:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.PVG-YOW

42h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,543Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb

6:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YOW-PVG

32h 40m2 stops

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

26h 08m1 stop

C$ 1,546Air Canada

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Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

12:00 p.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-PVG

33h 05m3 stops

2:20 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.PVG-YOW

30h 45m2 stops

C$ 1,549Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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

33h 10m1 stop

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

26h 08m1 stop

C$ 1,552Air Canada

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Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

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$ 1,980ANA

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Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 27 Aug

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

40h 10m2 stops

8:55 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.SHA-YOW

33h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,981Air China

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Mon, 13 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

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

41h 23m2 stops

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

29h 10m2 stops

C$ 2,022ANA

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Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

7:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.YOW-SHA

38h 15m2 stops

7:25 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.SHA-YOW

47h 20m2 stops

C$ 2,075Air China

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Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

ANA flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on Ottawa to Shanghai flight tickets

ANA

21 Apr

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

37h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Aug

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 44m

2 stops

YOW8:19 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,980

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ANA

7 Apr

YOW6:52 a.m.Ottawa

41h 23m

2 stops

SHA12:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Apr

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,022

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ANA

4 May

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

37h 40m

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$ 2,197

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Air China flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air China

13 Apr

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

40h 10m

2 stops

SHA11:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Apr

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 50m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,981

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Air China

13 Apr

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

38h 15m

2 stops

SHA10:00 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Apr

SHA7:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

47h 20m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,075

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Air China

10 Apr

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

42h 05m

2 stops

SHA1:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Apr

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 50m

2 stops

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,121

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OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 8/1

12:00 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

3 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

11:35 a.m.-6:43 a.m.

3 stops32h 08m

C$ 1,464

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 8/1

12:00 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

3 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

2:20 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

3 stops35h 22m

C$ 1,542

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 26/1

5:40 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

8:55 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

C$ 1,543

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 5/1

6:20 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

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

1 stop26h 08m

C$ 1,546

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 8/1

12:00 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

3 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

2:20 a.m.-8:05 p.m.

2 stops30h 45m

C$ 1,549

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Mon 5/1

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

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

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

1 stop26h 08m

C$ 1,552

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

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

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/8

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

2 stops30h 44m

C$ 1,980

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 13/4

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

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

8:55 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops33h 50m

C$ 1,981

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 7/4

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

2 stops41h 23m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

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

2 stops29h 10m

C$ 2,022

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 13/4

7:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

7:25 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops47h 20m

C$ 2,075

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ottawa to Shanghai

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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, 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$ 1,496. 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$ 1,686.

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$ 2,110. 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$ 2,541.

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$ 2,379. 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$ 2,474. 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$ 1,825 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$ 1,612 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	29h 00m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 29h 00m

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. 20h 20m 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$ 1,304	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,065 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,500 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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