What is the cheapest airline that flies from Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai?

China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai on average per week?

As of March 2026, 4 flights take off from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?

As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:00 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

33h 40m

2 stops

11:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

34h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,519Korean Air

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

9:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

38h 55m

2 stops

11:10 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

31h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,522Korean Air

Mon, 18 May - Thu, 4 Jun

6:35 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

33h 05m

2 stops

11:55 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

30h 15m

2 stops

C$ 1,523Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

12:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

19h 40m

1 stop

11:10 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

34h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,525Korean Air

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

11:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

27h 00m

2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 1:26 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

21h 31m

2 stops

C$ 1,529Air Canada

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

36h 10m

2 stops

11:10 a.m. - 6:10 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

31h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,532Korean Air

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun

11:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

27h 00m

2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

19h 51m

2 stops

C$ 1,533Air Canada

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

8:15 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.

YYZ

SHA

42h 40m

2 stops

7:15 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.

SHA

YYZ

22h 55m

2 stops

C$ 1,572Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May

6:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

41h 05m

2 stops

12:45 p.m. - 9:34 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

44h 49m

2 stops

C$ 1,671Japan Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 5 May

6:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

41h 05m

2 stops

12:45 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

35h 50m

2 stops

C$ 1,696Japan Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Mon, 11 May

Cathay Pacific flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

21 May

YYZ3:45 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Jul

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

YYZ5:45 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,782

Cathay Pacific

12 Apr

YYZ1:50 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 May

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

YYZ10:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,796

Hainan Airlines flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

5 Apr

YYZ5:20 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

SHA11:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Apr

SHA8:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

YYZ3:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,088

Hainan Airlines

12 Apr

YYZ5:20 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

SHA5:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 May

SHA8:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

YYZ3:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,098

Hainan Airlines

12 Apr

YYZ5:20 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

SHA10:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Apr

SHA8:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

YYZ3:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,102

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YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 27/9

12:00 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/10

11:10 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop34h 45m

C$ 1,519

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 18/5

9:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/6

11:10 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 1,522

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 21/9

6:35 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

11:55 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 1,523

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 24/9

12:30 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

11:10 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop34h 45m

C$ 1,525

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/9

11:05 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/10

3:55 p.m.-1:26 a.m.

2 stops21h 31m

C$ 1,529

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 28/4

9:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

11:10 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 1,532

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 8/9

11:05 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

3:55 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops19h 51m

C$ 1,533

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 11/5

8:15 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops42h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

7:15 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops22h 55m

C$ 1,572

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 22/4

6:15 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

12:45 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

2 stops44h 49m

C$ 1,671

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/4

6:15 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/5

12:45 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops35h 50m

C$ 1,696

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,607. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,661.

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

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,562. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,751.

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 in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as C$ 1,636. 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 at noon because they tend to be around C$ 2,041. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,762 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport for as low as C$ 1,601 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flight.

Cheap Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Best price found	C$ 803
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 803. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,655.

The fastest flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 14h 35m

Direct flights go from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Toronto Pearson Intl Airport there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?
As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai is Boeing 777-300ER, representing 82.09% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 8.55%, Airbus A350-900 at 4.88%, and Boeing 777-300 at 2.71%.

Best airlines flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,207	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 146 reviews	Search China Southern flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,530 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,313	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,543 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,320	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,234 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,362	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,432 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,368	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,872 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,366 reviews	Search Delta flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,425	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,759 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,453	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,203 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,483	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 414 reviews	Search Egyptair flights

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