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

Japan Airlines 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 46% 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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1:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

24h 40m

1 stop

4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

42h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,428Philippine Airlines

ven., 11 sept. - mar., 22 sept.

12:00 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

39h 40m

2 stops

4:55 p.m. - 1:05 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

44h 10m

2 stops

C$ 1,437Multiple Airlines

lun., 27 avr. - sam., 16 mai

1:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

24h 40m

1 stop

4:00 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

26h 10m

2 stops

C$ 1,444Multiple Airlines

dim., 13 sept. - jeu., 8 oct.

12:30 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

47h 20m

2 stops

9:15 a.m. - 7:05 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

45h 50m

2 stops

C$ 1,461Multiple Airlines

mer., 22 avr. - mer., 10 juin

8:15 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

37h 25m

2 stops

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

PVG

YYZ

31h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,476Korean Air

jeu., 30 avr. - jeu., 7 mai

1:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

20h 50m

1 stop

9:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

36h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,529China Southern

mar., 18 août - ven., 16 oct.

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

YYZ

SHA

41h 05m

2 stops

12:45 p.m. - 5:43 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

40h 58m

2 stops

C$ 1,572Japan Airlines

lun., 20 avr. - mar., 5 mai

11:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

35h 50m

2 stops

12:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

40h 45m

2 stops

C$ 1,582Japan Airlines

mar., 15 sept. - mar., 20 oct.

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

YYZ

SHA

24h 50m

2 stops

8:55 a.m. - 8:29 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

23h 34m

2 stops

C$ 1,594Air China

mer., 19 août - ven., 16 oct.

1:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

21h 50m

1 stop

10:50 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

23h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,599China Southern

dim., 23 août - jeu., 22 oct.

Japan Airlines flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

20 Apr

YYZ6:15 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

41h 05m

2 stops

SHA11:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 May

SHA12:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 58m

2 stops

YYZ5:43 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,572

Japan Airlines

15 Sep

YYZ11:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

35h 50m

2 stops

SHA11:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA12:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 45m

2 stops

YYZ5:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,582

Japan Airlines

14 Apr

YYZ6:15 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

41h 05m

2 stops

SHA11:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Apr

SHA12:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 49m

2 stops

YYZ9:34 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,624

Air China flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Air China

19 Aug

YYZ9:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Oct

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 34m

2 stops

YYZ8:29 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,594

Air China

19 Aug

YYZ9:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

25h 40m

2 stops

SHA10:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Oct

SHA9:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

YYZ1:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,606

Air China

15 Sep

YYZ4:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

SHA8:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

YYZ1:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,609

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YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

ven. 11/9

1:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 22/9

4:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop42h 45m

C$ 1,428

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

lun. 27/4

12:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops39h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sam. 16/5

4:55 p.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops44h 10m

C$ 1,437

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

dim. 13/9

1:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 8/10

4:00 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

mer. 22/4

12:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops47h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer. 10/6

9:15 a.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops45h 50m

C$ 1,461

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

jeu. 30/4

8:15 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jeu. 7/5

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

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 1,476

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

mar. 18/8

1:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven. 16/10

9:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,529

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

lun. 20/4

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

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 5/5

12:45 p.m.-5:43 p.m.

2 stops40h 58m

C$ 1,572

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

mar. 15/9

11:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 20/10

12:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops40h 45m

C$ 1,582

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

mer. 19/8

9:00 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ven. 16/10

8:55 a.m.-8:29 p.m.

2 stops23h 34m

C$ 1,594

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

dim. 23/8

1:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jeu. 22/10

10:50 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 10m

C$ 1,599

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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$ 1,586. 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$ 1,639.

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$ 1,536. 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$ 1,691.

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$ 1,616. 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$ 2,039. 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$ 1,739 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$ 1,580 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 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flight.

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Best price found	C$ 789
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	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$ 789. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,592.

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

Direct flights go from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai on 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 85.29% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 6.02%, Airbus A350-900 at 4.76%, and Boeing 777-300 at 1.68%.

Best airlines flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 144 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,247	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,304 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,444 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,481 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,217 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,428 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,350	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,817 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,406	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,740 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,434	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,205 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,463	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 413 reviews	Search Egyptair flights

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