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 47% 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.

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 December 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 Toronto (a popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai), then the flight time is 20h 35m on average. If you fly from Hamilton (another popular airport in Toronto) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 22h 15m.

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

American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 December 2025, there are 14 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.

YHM

PVG

26h 40m2 stops

8:55 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PVG

YHM

22h 05m2 stops

C$ 1,329Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 11 Mar

8:00 a.m. - 1:10 a.m.

YYZ

PVG

28h 10m3 stops

7:30 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

38h 05m3 stops

C$ 1,387Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

YYZ

SHA

35h 10m2 stops

4:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

SHA

YYZ

34h 30m2 stops

C$ 1,387XiamenAir

Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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

YYZ

PVG

18h 35m1 stop

5:30 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

18h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,388Delta

Mon, 9 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

20h 20m1 stop

5:30 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

18h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,390Delta

Thu, 15 Jan - Fri, 6 Mar

5:55 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YYZ

PVG

35h 50m1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

23h 29m2 stops

C$ 1,391United Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar

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

YYZ

PVG

21h 11m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.

PVG

YYZ

34h 54m1 stop

C$ 1,395American Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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

YYZ

PVG

21h 11m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 11:08 a.m.

PVG

YYZ

29h 43m2 stops

C$ 1,402American Airlines

Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

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

YTZ

PVG

54h 30m2 stops

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

PVG

YTZ

29h 07m2 stops

C$ 1,471Air Canada

Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

6:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YTZ

PVG

56h 15m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 11:42 a.m.

PVG

YTZ

31h 07m2 stops

C$ 1,486Air Canada

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

Hainan Airlines flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Toronto to Shanghai flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

18 Jan

YYZ4:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

SHA9:35 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 Jan

SHA8:35 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

YYZ2:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,595

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Hainan Airlines

18 Jan

YYZ4:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

SHA9:35 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Mar

SHA8:35 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

YYZ2:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,658

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Air China flights from Toronto to Shanghai

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Air China

29 Dec

YYZ10:35 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 25m

1 stop

PVG4:00 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

28 Jan

PVG4:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 40m

1 stop

YYZ12:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,591

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Air China

19 Jan

YYZ7:00 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

SHA10:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Feb

SHA9:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

YYZ12:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,605

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Air China

10 Jan

YYZ3:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

SHA9:15 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Feb

SHA8:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

YYZ12:10 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,606

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HamiltonShanghai

YHM - PVG

YHMPVG

Hamilton

Wed 28/1

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

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

8:55 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 05m

C$ 1,329

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 18/1

8:00 a.m.-1:10 a.m.

3 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 25/1

7:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

3 stops38h 05m

C$ 1,387

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 15/1

10:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

4:10 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops34h 30m

C$ 1,387

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 9/2

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

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

5:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,388

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 15/1

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

5:30 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,390

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/1

5:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

1:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops23h 29m

C$ 1,391

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 15/1

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

1 stop21h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

6:25 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop34h 54m

C$ 1,395

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.-11:08 a.m.

2 stops29h 43m

C$ 1,402

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Sun 15/2

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

2 stops54h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/2

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

2 stops29h 07m

C$ 1,471

TorontoShanghai

YTZ - PVG

YTZPVG

Toronto Island

Thu 29/1

6:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops56h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

5:35 p.m.-11:42 a.m.

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 1,486

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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$ 1,530. 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$ 1,579.

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$ 1,576. 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$ 1,702.

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$ 1,637. 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$ 2,437. 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$ 1,760 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$ 1,616 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 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto to Shanghai flight.

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Best price found	C$ 790
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
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$ 790. The best round-trip flight deal from Toronto to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,450.

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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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 December 2025, there are 14 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 (62.57% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-1000 (20.14%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (8.56%), and Boeing 777-300 (3.03%).

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China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,196	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 1,266	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,021 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,100 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,314	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,102 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,339	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,051 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom C$ 1,345	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,337 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,549 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,412	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,661 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,463	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,185 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom C$ 1,474	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 388 reviews	Search Egyptair flights

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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.

Can stopping save me money on Toronto to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Toronto to Shanghai flight.

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

American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Toronto to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

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 December 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?

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What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

What is the most popular plane model from Toronto to Shanghai?

Best airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Toronto to Shanghai?

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