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.

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier 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 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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6:00 a.m. - 1:10 a.m.

YOW

PVG

30h 10m2 stops

2:20 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.

PVG

YOW

35h 20m2 stops

C$ 1,250Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Mar

5:40 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.

YOW

PVG

27h 40m3 stops

8:55 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.

PVG

YOW

28h 47m3 stops

C$ 1,378Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

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

YOW

PVG

23h 35m2 stops

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

PVG

YOW

23h 24m3 stops

C$ 1,387United Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar

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

YOW

PVG

23h 35m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.

PVG

YOW

20h 48m2 stops

C$ 1,443United Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

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

YOW

PVG

30h 30m3 stops

2:20 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.

PVG

YOW

35h 20m3 stops

C$ 1,481Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Mar

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

YOW

SHA

33h 00m2 stops

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

SHA

YOW

33h 35m2 stops

C$ 1,496Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

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

YOW

PVG

33h 10m1 stop

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

PVG

YOW

35h 11m1 stop

C$ 1,775Air Canada

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 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$ 1,776Air Canada

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

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

YOW

SHA

37h 40m2 stops

1:35 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.

SHA

YOW

36h 34m2 stops

C$ 2,027ANA

Sun, 12 Apr - Mon, 4 May

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

YOW

SHA

24h 55m2 stops

8:30 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.

SHA

YOW

47h 13m2 stops

C$ 2,166Air China

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to Shanghai flight tickets

United Airlines

27 Jan

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

23h 35m

2 stops

PVG6:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

4 Mar

PVG1:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 24m

3 stops

YOW11:54 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,387

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United Airlines

19 Jan

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

23h 35m

2 stops

PVG6:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

22 Jan

PVG1:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 48m

2 stops

YOW9:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,441

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United Airlines

14 Jan

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

23h 35m

2 stops

PVG6:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Jan

PVG1:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 48m

2 stops

YOW9:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,443

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Air France flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

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Air France

1 Jan

YOW5:20 p.m.Ottawa

51h 05m

2 stops

PVG9:25 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

7 Jan

PVG10:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 55m

1 stop

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,703

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Air France

22 Dec

YOW5:20 p.m.Ottawa

36h 55m

1 stop

PVG7:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

12 Jan

PVG10:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 55m

1 stop

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,896

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Air France

22 Dec

YOW5:20 p.m.Ottawa

36h 55m

1 stop

PVG7:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

12 Jan

PVG10:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 27m

2 stops

YOW12:42 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 2,907

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Return

Price

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 27/1

6:00 a.m.-1:10 a.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

2:20 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,250

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 14/1

5:40 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

3 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

8:55 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

3 stops28h 47m

C$ 1,378

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 27/1

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

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

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

3 stops23h 24m

C$ 1,387

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 14/1

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

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

1:30 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 48m

C$ 1,443

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Tue 27/1

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

3 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

2:20 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

3 stops35h 20m

C$ 1,481

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Wed 14/1

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

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/1

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

2 stops33h 35m

C$ 1,496

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

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

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

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

1 stop35h 11m

C$ 1,775

OttawaShanghai

YOW - PVG

YOWPVG

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

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

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

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

1 stop26h 08m

C$ 1,776

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Sun 12/4

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

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/5

1:35 p.m.-2:09 p.m.

2 stops36h 34m

C$ 2,027

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

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

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

8:30 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

2 stops47h 13m

C$ 2,166

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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$ 1,473. 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$ 1,655.

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$ 2,078. 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$ 2,502.

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$ 2,342. 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$ 2,436. 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$ 1,795 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$ 1,528 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	24h 45m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to Shanghai takes 24h 45m

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. 24h 45m 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$ 1,273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,092 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,388	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,534 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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