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 May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and United 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 20h 55m on average. If you fly from Hamilton (another popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 28h 30m.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, China Eastern and Cathay Pacific 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 11 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 refresh daily.

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

As of May 2026, there are 11 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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6:35 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

31h 55m

2 stops

8:15 p.m. - 6:38 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

34h 23m

3 stops

C$ 1,677Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

11:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

27h 00m

2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 1:26 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

21h 31m

2 stops

C$ 1,679Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

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

YYZ

SHA

46h 20m

2 stops

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

SHA

YYZ

24h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,679Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 27 Nov

6:30 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

22h 55m

1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

30h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,680United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

12:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

33h 10m

1 stop

11:10 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

23h 40m

2 stops

C$ 1,683Korean Air

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

6:30 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

22h 55m

1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

30h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,684United Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 5 Nov

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

YYZ

SHA

27h 55m

1 stop

9:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

36h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,690China Southern

Sat, 30 May - Wed, 3 Jun

3:45 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.

YYZ

SHA

32h 20m

1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

36h 40m

1 stop

C$ 1,692Cathay Pacific

Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

1:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

20h 50m

1 stop

9:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

36h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,694China Southern

Sun, 31 May - Wed, 24 Jun

3:45 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.

YYZ

SHA

32h 20m

1 stop

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

SHA

YYZ

35h 40m

1 stop

C$ 1,710Cathay Pacific

Wed, 3 Jun - Thu, 23 Jul

Cathay Pacific flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

21 May

YYZ3:45 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

PVG11:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

28 Jul

PVG7:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 05m

1 stop

YYZ10:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,684

Cathay Pacific

27 May

YYZ10:35 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Jun

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

1 stop

YYZ10:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,687

Cathay Pacific

6 Sep

YYZ3:45 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 20m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Sep

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

YYZ2:00 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,692

China Southern flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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China Southern

7 Jun

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

SHA9:20 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Jun

SHA9:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

YYZ10:00 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,681

China Southern

31 May

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

31h 00m

1 stop

PVG8:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

15 Jun

PVG10:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 55m

1 stop

YYZ10:00 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,688

China Southern

30 May

YYZ1:30 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

27h 55m

1 stop

SHA5:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Jun

SHA9:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

YYZ10:00 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,690

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 8/6

6:35 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/6

8:15 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

3 stops34h 23m

C$ 1,677

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 19/9

11:05 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

3:55 p.m.-1:26 a.m.

2 stops21h 31m

C$ 1,679

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 25/10

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

2 stops46h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/11

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

2 stops24h 00m

C$ 1,679

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/10

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/11

1:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop30h 15m

C$ 1,680

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 4/9

12:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/9

11:10 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

C$ 1,683

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 27/9

6:30 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

1:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop30h 15m

C$ 1,684

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 30/5

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

1 stop27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

9:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,690

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 6/9

3:45 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

1:20 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 40m

C$ 1,692

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 31/5

1:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

9:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,694

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 3/6

3:45 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

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

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,710

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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$ 991. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Toronto, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 997.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,517. On the other hand, Sunday 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$ 1,692.

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$ 1,600. 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$ 1,960. 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 from Toronto 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$ 1,776 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$ 1,575 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto to Shanghai flight.

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Best price found	C$ 773
Fastest flight time	14h 30m
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$ 773. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,516.

The fastest flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes 14h 30m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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 May 2026, there are 11 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 (67.97% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (14.72%), Airbus A350-900 (12.70%), and Boeing 777-300 (3.46%).

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China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,650 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,298	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,332 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,347	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,060 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,447 reviews	Search Delta flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,403	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,737 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 150 reviews	Search Air China flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,584	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,452 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,604	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Toronto to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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