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 72% 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 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$ 789 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$ 1,985 to C$ 1,838. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,604.

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6:52 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.

YOW

PVG

29h 53m

2 stops

1:50 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

PVG

YOW

23h 55m

2 stops

C$ 1,604ANA

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

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

YOW

PVG

34h 15m

1 stop

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

PVG

YOW

24h 23m

1 stop

C$ 1,607Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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

YOW

PVG

34h 25m

2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 3:46 p.m.

PVG

YOW

35h 11m

1 stop

C$ 1,608Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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

YOW

PVG

34h 25m

2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 11:27 a.m.

PVG

YOW

30h 52m

2 stops

C$ 1,612Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

6:52 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

YOW

PVG

40h 48m

2 stops

1:50 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

PVG

YOW

23h 55m

2 stops

C$ 1,619ANA

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YOW

PVG

23h 25m

2 stops

12:10 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.

PVG

YOW

33h 46m

2 stops

C$ 1,634United Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

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

YOW

PVG

57h 55m

2 stops

12:10 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.

PVG

YOW

23h 44m

2 stops

C$ 1,637United Airlines

Sat, 26 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

6:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YOW

SHA

35h 45m

3 stops

4:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

SHA

YOW

32h 20m

3 stops

C$ 1,791Multiple Airlines

Tue, 9 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

6:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YOW

SHA

35h 45m

3 stops

4:10 p.m. - 5:38 a.m.

SHA

YOW

25h 28m

2 stops

C$ 1,875Multiple Airlines

Tue, 9 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

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

YOW

SHA

57h 10m

2 stops

1:20 p.m. - 1:35 a.m.

SHA

YOW

48h 15m

2 stops

C$ 2,445Cathay Pacific

Sat, 10 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

20 May

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

44h 40m

2 stops

SHA3:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Jul

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 05m

2 stops

YOW5:35 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,043

Cathay Pacific

13 May

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

41h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 May

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 16m

2 stops

YOW1:36 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,397

Cathay Pacific

10 Oct

YOW6:25 p.m.Ottawa

57h 10m

2 stops

SHA3:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Oct

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

48h 15m

2 stops

YOW1:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,445

Air China flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air China

16 Oct

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

26h 55m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31 Oct

SHA7:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 33m

2 stops

YOW6:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,498

Air China

5 Oct

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

28h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 Oct

SHA7:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

45h 28m

2 stops

YOW4:58 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,807

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OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

6:52 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

1:50 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

C$ 1,604

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

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

1 stop34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

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

1 stop24h 23m

C$ 1,607

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

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

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

5:35 p.m.-3:46 p.m.

1 stop35h 11m

C$ 1,608

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

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

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

5:35 p.m.-11:27 a.m.

2 stops30h 52m

C$ 1,612

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

6:52 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops40h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

1:50 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

C$ 1,619

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

6:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

12:10 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops33h 46m

C$ 1,634

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

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

2 stops57h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

12:10 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops23h 44m

C$ 1,637

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

3 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

4:10 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

3 stops32h 20m

C$ 1,791

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

3 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

4:10 p.m.-5:38 a.m.

2 stops25h 28m

C$ 1,875

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

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

2 stops57h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/10

1:20 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops48h 15m

C$ 2,445

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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$ 1,211. 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$ 1,285.

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Fastest flight time	19h 10m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 19h 10m

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How far is Ottawa to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Ottawa and Shanghai is about 11311.4 km. 19h 10m 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 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$ 1,365	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,020 reviews		Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,701 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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