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 September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 16 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?

American Airlines and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto to Shanghai

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 Toronto (a popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai), then the flight time is 22h 03m on average. If you fly from Hamilton (another popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 31h 25m.

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 September 2025, there are 16 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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5:45 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.YHM-SHA

31h 05m2 stops

2:10 p.m. - 4:44 p.m.SHA-YHM

38h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,114Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

5:45 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.YHM-SHA

31h 05m2 stops

12:10 p.m. - 4:44 p.m.SHA-YHM

40h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,161Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

5:45 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YHM-SHA

29h 15m2 stops

2:10 p.m. - 4:44 p.m.SHA-YHM

38h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,228Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

10:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YYZ-PVG

30h 25m1 stop

1:10 p.m. - 6:08 a.m.PVG-YYZ

29h 58m1 stop

C$ 1,414China Eastern

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Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 20 Nov

1:30 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.YYZ-SHA

27h 55m1 stop

6:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.SHA-YYZ

38h 40m1 stop

C$ 1,444China Southern

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Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

3:30 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.YYZ-SHA

32h 35m1 stop

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

35h 40m1 stop

C$ 1,483Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

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

22h 15m1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 5:45 a.m.SHA-YYZ

28h 25m1 stop

C$ 1,484Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 28 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct

4:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.YYZ-SHA

34h 20m2 stops

7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.SHA-YYZ

37h 45m2 stops

C$ 1,513China Southern

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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 15 Oct

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$ 1,604Air Canada

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Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

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$ 2,109Air Canada

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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

29 Sep

YYZ3:30 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 35m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

YYZ10:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,483

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Cathay Pacific

28 Sep

YYZ1:50 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Oct

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

YYZ5:45 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,484

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Cathay Pacific

29 Sep

YYZ10:35 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Oct

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

YYZ10:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,486

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Air China flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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Air China

1 Oct

YYZ9:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA8:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 27m

2 stops

YYZ7:52 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,526

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Air China

5 Nov

YYZ8:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

SHA10:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Nov

SHA9:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 24m

2 stops

YYZ8:54 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,530

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Air China

22 Oct

YYZ8:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

25h 20m

2 stops

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10 Dec

SHA9:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

YYZ12:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,537

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Price

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Mon 29/9

5:45 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

2:10 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops38h 34m

C$ 1,114

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Mon 29/9

5:45 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

12:10 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops40h 34m

C$ 1,161

HamiltonShanghai

YHM - SHA

YHMSHA

Hamilton

Mon 22/9

5:45 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

2:10 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops38h 34m

C$ 1,228

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/10

10:15 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/11

1:10 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

1 stop29h 58m

C$ 1,414

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 28/9

1:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

6:50 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop38h 40m

C$ 1,444

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 29/9

3:30 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

10:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,483

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 28/9

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

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

1:20 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 25m

C$ 1,484

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 29/9

4:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 15/10

7:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops37h 45m

C$ 1,513

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 9/2

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

2 stops30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

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

2 stops29h 20m

C$ 1,604

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Mon 13/10

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

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/10

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

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 2,109

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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$ 1,625. 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$ 1,633.

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$ 1,601. 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$ 1,750.

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$ 1,657. 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$ 2,432. 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$ 1,798 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$ 1,611 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 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto to Shanghai flight.

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Best price found	C$ 924
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Toronto in the past 72 hours is C$ 924. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,420.

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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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 September 2025, there are 16 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 (58.19% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-1000 (28.92%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (5.92%), and Airbus A350-900 (4.18%).

Best airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 110 reviews	Search China Southern flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 998 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,335	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,251 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,343	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,559 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,386	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,473	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 367 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 101 reviews	Search Air China flights

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