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C$ 562 Cheap flights to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
30h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
29h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,195Cathay Pacific
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
25h 30m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,198Hong Kong Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
YVR
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PVG
18h 10m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
23h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,198Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Korean Air Logo
9:30 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
42h 55m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:50 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
23h 00m
2 stops
C$ 1,221Korean Air
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 18 Feb
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
12h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
10h 45mdirect
C$ 1,224Air Canada
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Korean Air Logo
1:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
33h 45m
1 stop
C$ 1,224Korean Air
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Air Canada Logo
8:30 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
YUL
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PVG
29h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.
PVG
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YUL
27h 15m
2 stops
C$ 1,586Air Canada
Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.
YYZ
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PVG
22h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
PVG
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YYZ
26h 00m
2 stops
C$ 1,681United Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Air China Logo
5:00 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.
YOW
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SHA
29h 40m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 a.m. - 4:58 a.m.
SHA
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YOW
32h 03m
2 stops
C$ 1,801Air China
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct
United Airlines Logo
7:20 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
YTZ
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PVG
34h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 4:41 p.m.
PVG
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YTZ
32h 46m
2 stops
C$ 1,910United Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

2:55 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/9

10:30 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop29h 05m

C$ 1,195

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/7

1:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/7

4:10 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 1,198

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/6

1:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

11:55 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

C$ 1,198

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/11

9:30 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops42h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/2

8:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 00m

C$ 1,221
Quickest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/6

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

3:55 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop10h 45m

C$ 1,224

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/11

1:10 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

6:25 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop33h 45m

C$ 1,224

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 4/6

8:30 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

3:55 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

C$ 1,586

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/10

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/11

8:55 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 1,681

OttawaShanghai

YOW - SHA

YOWSHA

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

5:00 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/10

8:55 a.m.-4:58 a.m.

2 stops32h 03m

C$ 1,801

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Sun 1/11

7:20 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

8:55 p.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops32h 46m

C$ 1,910

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,545. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until February to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,551.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Shanghai for C$ 180/person, which is 76% 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.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,519. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Canada because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,695.

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 Canada to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as C$ 1,603. 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$ 1,963. 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 Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,779 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Canada for as low as C$ 1,578 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Shanghai

Find the cheapest flights to Shanghai from your nearest city or airport
Find Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTSeptember13% cheaperFlying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai costs on average just C$ 1,597 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTJune21% more expensiveIt costs about C$ 2,225 for flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORTOctober196% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in October than any other month

Cheap Shanghai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

C$ 562

Best Round-Trip Price

C$ 1,195

Fastest flight time

18h 20m

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July
The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 562 (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).
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The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,195 (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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The fastest flight to Shanghai from Canada takes 18h 20m (Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).
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July has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 17% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

If you are planning a flight to Shanghai and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of June, July, and August. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Shanghai, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Nanjing Road.

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Shanghai is 22 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,837. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 1,151.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Suzhou Airport, Wuxi Airport, Nantong Airport or Hangzhou Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Shanghai.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

You can find deals at Wuxi Airport for C$ 285 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Putuo?

Yes, you can travel to Putuo via a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport in Shanghai (Putuo is 9.3 km from the airport).

What’s the closest airport to The Bund?

At 15.3 km away, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport in Shanghai is the closest to The Bund.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

As of May 2026, there are 19 operators available to choose from for flights to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Shanghai.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Shanghai on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Shanghai that suits you.

Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Shanghai with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Shanghai.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Shanghai now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Shanghai and let you know when they change.

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Vancouver to Shanghai Flightsfrom C$ 777
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