Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines 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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Toronto and Shanghai is 4 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

The flight from Toronto to Shanghai depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Hamilton (a popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai), then the flight time is 19h on average. If you fly from Toronto (another popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 43m.

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

Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai refresh daily.

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

As of July 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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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8:15 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YYZ-PVG

27h 40m2 stops

9:35 a.m. - 10:53 p.m.PVG-YYZ

25h 18m2 stops

C$ 1,206

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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep

6:30 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YYZ-SHA

28h 30m2 stops

2:10 p.m. - 6:08 a.m.SHA-YYZ

27h 58m2 stops

C$ 1,215

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Mon, 15 Sep - Thu, 30 Oct

6:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YYZ-PVG

32h 00m1 stop

5:35 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.PVG-YYZ

16h 09m1 stop

C$ 1,319Air Canada

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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 5 Nov

6:25 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YTZ-PVG

31h 40m2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.PVG-YTZ

29h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,335Air Canada

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

1:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.YYZ-SHA

19h 50m1 stop

1:40 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.SHA-YYZ

19h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,410China Southern

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Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep

1:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YYZ-SHA

22h 15m1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.SHA-YYZ

27h 20m1 stop

C$ 1,444Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 16 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

1:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YYZ-SHA

22h 15m1 stop

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

33h 00m1 stop

C$ 1,455Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 15 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

1:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.YYZ-SHA

21h 50m1 stop

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

38h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,501China Southern

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Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 8 Dec

3:10 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.YYZ-SHA

32h 35m2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 9:58 p.m.SHA-YYZ

21h 48m2 stops

C$ 1,502Japan Airlines

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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

7:15 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YYZ-SHA

40h 10m2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 9:58 p.m.SHA-YYZ

21h 48m2 stops

C$ 1,505Japan Airlines

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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 11 Nov

EVA Air flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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EVA Air

11 Aug

YYZ6:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

SHA4:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Nov

SHA7:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

YYZ8:20 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,844

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EVA Air

11 Aug

YYZ1:45 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

PVG12:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Aug

PVG1:10 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 51m

2 stops

YYZ7:01 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,852

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EVA Air

13 Aug

YYZ1:45 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

SHA4:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Aug

SHA7:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

YYZ9:35 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,150

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Cathay Pacific flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

16 Sep

YYZ1:50 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

YYZ1:50 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,444

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Cathay Pacific

15 Sep

YYZ1:50 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Sep

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

YYZ1:50 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,455

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Cathay Pacific

9 Sep

YYZ1:50 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Sep

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 30m

1 stop

YYZ1:50 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,461

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Price

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 10/9

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

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/9

9:35 a.m.-10:53 p.m.

2 stops25h 18m

C$ 1,206

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 15/9

6:30 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/10

2:10 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

2 stops27h 58m

C$ 1,215

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 24/9

6:05 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

5:35 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

1 stop16h 09m

C$ 1,319

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 22/9

6:25 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/10

3:55 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 1,335

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 24/8

1:30 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/9

1:40 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 1,410

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 16/9

1:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 20/10

10:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 15/9

1:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/9

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

1 stop33h 00m

C$ 1,455

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 7/9

1:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

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

1 stop38h 10m

C$ 1,501

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 28/10

3:10 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/11

1:10 p.m.-9:58 p.m.

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 1,502

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 24/9

7:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

1:10 p.m.-9:58 p.m.

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 1,505

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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$ 1,628. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Toronto, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,650.

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$ 1,613. 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$ 1,789.

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$ 1,668. 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$ 2,438. 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$ 1,886 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$ 1,697 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.

Can stopping save me money on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto to Shanghai flight.

Cheap Toronto to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Best price found	C$ 654
Fastest flight time	19h 00m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Toronto in the past 72 hours is C$ 654. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,206.

The fastest flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes 19h 00m

Direct flights go from Toronto to Shanghai on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is China Eastern.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
As of July 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for flights from Toronto to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Toronto to Shanghai?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Toronto to Shanghai is Boeing 777-300ER (50.72% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-1000 (38.28%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (4.55%), and Airbus A350-900 (4.07%).

Best airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 104 reviews	Search China Southern flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,291	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,339	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,340	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,230 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,346	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,536 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 894 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,478	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 361 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,489	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 93 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,491	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 754 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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