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.

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 Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 23h 50m on average. Another popular route from Toronto to Shanghai is flying from Hamilton to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 26h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

American Airlines and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto 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 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.

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$ 661 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$ 1,419 to C$ 2,051. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,230.

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8:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YHM-SHA

42h 25m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SHA-YHM

37h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,230Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec

1:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.YYZ-SHA

38h 20m2 stops

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

36h 25m1 stop

C$ 1,426Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 17 Dec

3:40 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.YYZ-PVG

34h 45m3 stops

4:40 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.PVG-YYZ

27h 00m2 stops

C$ 1,428Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 22 Dec

6:30 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.YYZ-SHA

45h 20m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 6:08 a.m.SHA-YYZ

24h 58m2 stops

C$ 1,428Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 28 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec

5:14 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.YYZ-PVG

34h 11m1 stop

6:10 p.m. - 1:12 p.m.PVG-YYZ

32h 02m1 stop

C$ 1,439American Airlines

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Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

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

21h 11m1 stop

5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.PVG-YYZ

18h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,442American Airlines

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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 13 May

6:50 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.YYZ-PVG

22h 55m2 stops

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

31h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,444United Airlines

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Sun, 11 Jan - Sat, 7 Mar

6:45 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.YYZ-SHA

26h 25m2 stops

4:50 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.SHA-YYZ

41h 25m1 stop

C$ 1,446China Southern

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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec

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

30h 30m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.PVG-YTZ

29h 20m2 stops

C$ 1,464Air Canada

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Mon, 24 Nov - Thu, 18 Dec

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

30h 30m2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 11:52 a.m.PVG-YTZ

31h 57m2 stops

C$ 1,465Air Canada

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Tue, 6 Jan - Tue, 14 Apr

China Southern flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

China Southern

24 Nov

YYZ6:45 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

26h 25m

2 stops

SHA10:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10 Dec

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,446

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China Southern

16 Nov

YYZ12:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 45m

1 stop

SHA10:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29 Nov

SHA8:50 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,488

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China Southern

4 Dec

YYZ12:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Dec

SHA7:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

YYZ9:15 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,499

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Japan Airlines flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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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

20 Jan

SHA1:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 41m

2 stops

YYZ9:51 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,440

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Japan Airlines

11 Jan

YYZ7:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

45h 05m

2 stops

PVG5:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

25 Feb

PVG10:00 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 30m

2 stops

YYZ12:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,451

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Japan Airlines

9 Feb

YYZ6:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

40h 45m

2 stops

SHA11:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24 Feb

SHA1:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 49m

2 stops

YYZ9:59 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,453

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Depart

Return

Price

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Mon 24/11

8:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops42h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

6:10 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 50m

C$ 1,230

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 26/11

1:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/12

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

1 stop36h 25m

C$ 1,426

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 8/12

3:40 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

3 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/12

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

2 stops27h 00m

C$ 1,428

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 28/11

6:30 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops45h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/12

6:10 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

2 stops24h 58m

C$ 1,428

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 16/2

5:14 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop34h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

6:10 p.m.-1:12 p.m.

1 stop32h 02m

C$ 1,439

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 14/1

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

1 stop21h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop18h 00m

C$ 1,442

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/1

6:50 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

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

1 stop31h 00m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 24/11

6:45 p.m.-10:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

4:50 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop41h 25m

C$ 1,446

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 24/11

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

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/12

5:35 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

2 stops29h 20m

C$ 1,464

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Tue 6/1

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

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 14/4

3:55 p.m.-11:52 a.m.

2 stops31h 57m

C$ 1,465

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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, March 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$ 1,614. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in March, then you should wait until September to fly from Toronto, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,645.

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$ 1,633. 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$ 1,761.

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$ 1,672. 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$ 2,454. 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$ 1,792 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$ 1,552 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 45m, 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$ 1,200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 119 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,016 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,058 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,361	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,050 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,293 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,367	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,610 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,444 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 384 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 121 reviews	Search Air China flights

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