In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for 143 C$/person, which is 85% cheaper than the average flight to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Canada is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around 743 C$, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from Canada averaging around 757 C$.
We recommend purchasing flights from Canada to Shanghai 60 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for 1,032 C$. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Shanghai outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from Canada to Shanghai for 663 C$.
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as 838 C$. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Shanghai is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around 985 C$.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as 839 C$. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around 1,078 C$. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.
When planning your flight to Shanghai, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, July, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Shanghai sees up to 5.1 inches (130 mm) or more. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Xintiandi.
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Suzhou Airport, Wuxi Airport, Nantong Airport or Hangzhou Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Shanghai.
You can find deals at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for 724 C$pp on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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