How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Toronto to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Hamilton and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 45m on average. Another popular route from Toronto to Shanghai is flying from Toronto to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 20h 03m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 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.

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

XiamenAir, Japan Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto to Shanghai

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

4 flights are operational weekly from Toronto to Shanghai as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai were last updated today.

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

There are 14 operators available for flights from Toronto to Shanghai as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Toronto 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 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.

C$ 656 Cheap Flights from Toronto to Shanghai in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Toronto and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 1,484 to C$ 2,128. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,370.

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6:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.YYZ-PVG

31h 55m2 stops

7:55 a.m. - 6:08 a.m.PVG-YYZ

35h 13m2 stops

C$ 1,370Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 18 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov

3:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.YYZ-PVG

35h 00m3 stops

12:25 p.m. - 7:50 a.m.PVG-YYZ

32h 25m2 stops

C$ 1,373Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 16 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

12:30 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YYZ-SHA

28h 40m1 stop

8:05 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.SHA-YYZ

38h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,387China Southern

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Sun, 16 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.YYZ-PVG

20h 20m1 stop

5:30 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.PVG-YYZ

30h 45m2 stops

C$ 1,390Delta

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Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 2 Mar

12:30 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YYZ-SHA

28h 40m1 stop

9:50 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.SHA-YYZ

36h 25m1 stop

C$ 1,393China Southern

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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

7:45 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.YYZ-PVG

18h 35m1 stop

6:00 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.PVG-YYZ

30h 20m2 stops

C$ 1,393Delta

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Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

6:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.YYZ-PVG

23h 15m1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.PVG-YYZ

31h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,444United Airlines

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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov

6:30 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.YYZ-PVG

23h 15m1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.PVG-YYZ

31h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,446United Airlines

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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

10:25 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.YTZ-PVG

40h 35m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 6:13 p.m.PVG-YTZ

37h 38m2 stops

C$ 1,624Air Canada

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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec

8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YTZ-PVG

30h 30m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.PVG-YTZ

28h 55m2 stops

C$ 1,661Air Canada

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Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

Japan Airlines flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

21 Jan

YYZ1:14 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

33h 31m

2 stops

SHA11:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Jan

SHA1:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 41m

2 stops

YYZ9:51 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,377

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Japan Airlines

14 Jan

YYZ1:14 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

33h 31m

2 stops

SHA11:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Jan

SHA1:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 41m

2 stops

YYZ9:51 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,380

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Japan Airlines

15 Jan

YYZ7:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

39h 45m

2 stops

SHA11:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Feb

SHA1:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 20m

2 stops

YYZ12:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,481

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China Southern flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

China Southern

16 Nov

YYZ12:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

SHA6:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Dec

SHA8:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 10m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,387

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China Southern

2 Dec

YYZ12:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

SHA6:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10 Dec

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,393

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China Southern

22 Nov

YYZ12:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

57h 20m

2 stops

PVG10:50 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

8 Dec

PVG10:50 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 25m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,398

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 18/11

6:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/11

7:55 a.m.-6:08 a.m.

2 stops35h 13m

C$ 1,370

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 16/11

3:40 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

3 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/12

12:25 p.m.-7:50 a.m.

2 stops32h 25m

C$ 1,373

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 16/11

12:30 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

8:05 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop38h 10m

C$ 1,387

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 15/1

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

5:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops30h 45m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 2/12

12:30 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

9:50 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop36h 25m

C$ 1,393

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/2

7:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

6:00 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops30h 20m

C$ 1,393

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 8/11

6:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

1:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop31h 00m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 17/11

6:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

1:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop31h 00m

C$ 1,446

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Tue 18/11

10:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/12

5:35 p.m.-6:13 p.m.

2 stops37h 38m

C$ 1,624

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 2/2

8:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

5:35 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 1,661

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Toronto and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,648. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Toronto, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,649.

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$ 1,636. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Toronto because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,760.

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 to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as C$ 1,678. 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$ 2,459. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Toronto to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from Toronto Pearson Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Toronto - Shanghai flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Toronto when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,810 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Toronto for as low as C$ 1,578 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	1 airport

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

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

There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)

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How far is Toronto to Shanghai by plane?
A flight from Toronto to Shanghai will travel around 11415.8 km. Flights usually cover this in 18h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
There are 14 operators available for flights from Toronto to Shanghai as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Toronto 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 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.

Best airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 119 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,289	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,004 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,001 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,052 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,040 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,370	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,285 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,370	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,604 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,403 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,501	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 381 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,515	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 122 reviews	Search Air China flights

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