Which airline has the best punctuality record on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

According to our data, China Eastern has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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 45% 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 most punctual flight time for Toronto to Shanghai flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Toronto to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto and flying into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 56m on average. Another popular route from Toronto to Shanghai is flying from Hamilton to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which will take roughly 23h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Japan Airlines and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto to Shanghai

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 108 minutes.

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

4 flights are operational weekly from Toronto to Shanghai as of December 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 December 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.

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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$ 1,882 to C$ 3,113. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,387.

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5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YYZ

SHA

36h 50m1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

32h 15m1 stop

C$ 1,387Hainan Airlines

Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr

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$ 1,388Delta

Mon, 26 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

9:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

36h 40m2 stops

4:50 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

26h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,392Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

2:45 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

32h 55m1 stop

5:35 p.m. - 10:05 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

28h 30m2 stops

C$ 1,393Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

6:14 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

21h 11m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 1:11 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

31h 46m1 stop

C$ 1,395American Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

6:14 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

21h 11m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 10:56 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

29h 31m2 stops

C$ 1,399American Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

1:14 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

33h 31m2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

42h 10m2 stops

C$ 1,420Japan Airlines

Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

1:14 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

33h 31m2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 12:32 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

36h 22m2 stops

C$ 1,446Japan Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

9:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YTZ

PVG

29h 05m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 9:42 a.m.

PVG

YTZ

28h 07m2 stops

C$ 1,749Air Canada

Mon, 2 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

3:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YTZ

PVG

34h 30m2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.

PVG

YTZ

30h 30m2 stops

C$ 1,768Air Canada

Tue, 31 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr

Korean Air flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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Korean Air

15 Jan

YYZ11:40 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

SHA5:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28 Jan

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

YYZ9:05 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,585

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12 Feb

YYZ11:40 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

SHA5:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Feb

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

YYZ9:05 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,629

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29 Dec

YYZ11:40 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

40h 30m

1 stop

SHA5:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13 Jan

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 48m

2 stops

YYZ11:13 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,203

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China Southern

26 Apr

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

SHA11:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 May

SHA11:50 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

YYZ9:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,548

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China Southern

26 Apr

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

SHA9:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 May

SHA8:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

YYZ9:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,552

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China Southern

10 May

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

SHA9:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 May

SHA6:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 40m

1 stop

YYZ9:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,583

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 22/3

5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/4

7:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 15m

C$ 1,387

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/1

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

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

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

2 stops30h 20m

C$ 1,388

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/2

9:45 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops36h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

4:50 p.m.-6:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 1,392

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/3

2:45 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

5:35 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops28h 30m

C$ 1,393

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 25/1

6:14 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop21h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/2

6:25 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

1 stop31h 46m

C$ 1,395

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/2

6:14 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop21h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

6:25 p.m.-10:56 a.m.

2 stops29h 31m

C$ 1,399

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/1

1:14 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops33h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

1:10 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

2 stops42h 10m

C$ 1,420

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/2

1:14 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops33h 31m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/2

1:10 p.m.-12:32 p.m.

2 stops36h 22m

C$ 1,446

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 2/3

9:55 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

5:35 p.m.-9:42 a.m.

2 stops28h 07m

C$ 1,749

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Tue 31/3

3:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

3:55 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 1,768

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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, February 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$ 1,528. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Toronto, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,577.

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$ 1,575. 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$ 1,700.

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$ 1,636. 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$ 2,412. 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?

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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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,807 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$ 1,651 on momondo.

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

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Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

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 are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Toronto there are direct flights to 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 14h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
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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 December 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.

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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.

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

Japan Airlines and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Toronto to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Toronto and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 108 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Toronto to Shanghai flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

According to our data, China Eastern has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 14% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

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