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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.889 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 8 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 889 €, select.
Shanghai.889 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 25 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 3 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 889 €, select.
Shanghai.943 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Feb, returning Sat, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 28 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 22 Mar, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 943 €, select.
Shanghai.953 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 25 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 953 €, select.
Shanghai.961 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 961 €, select.
Shanghai.1.001 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.001 €, select.
Shanghai.1.006 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Mar, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 27 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.006 €, select.
Shanghai.1.012 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Apr, returning Fri, 2 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 16 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.012 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Mar
from 889 €
Apr
from 1.016 €
May
from 1.041 €
Jun
from 1.154 €
Jul
from 1.374 €
Aug
from 1.234 €
Sep
from 1.053 €
Oct
from 1.039 €
Nov
from 1.027 €
Dec
from 1.210 €
Jan
from 1.319 €

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Toronto to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found889 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time14 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Shanghai is 889 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto to Shanghai.
China Eastern flies direct from Toronto to Shanghai.
As of February 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from Toronto to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai is usually February 2025.
If you're flying from Toronto, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 889 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Shanghai on Monday, 3 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is United. And the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is China Eastern.

Travelling from Toronto to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • When searching for your flight from Toronto to Shanghai, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main terminals.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's primary hubs.

  • A direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes an average of 14 hours 44 minutes. The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which makes it 12 hours ahead of Toronto.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Toronto to Shanghai.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • You'll need a visa for China if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.

Flying from Toronto

Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai, you can depart from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) without any stops.

  • China Eastern Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai jetting out of YYZ.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Shanghai, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Shanghai, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai

  • At the moment, 487 € is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is 889 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from Toronto to Shanghai, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Shanghai. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from Toronto to Shanghai is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Shanghai in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

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