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Cheap flights to Shanghai, China from C$ 784

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SHA
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,217

Round-trip from

C$ 1,285

One-way from

C$ 784
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Toronto to Shanghai
One-way flight from Toronto to Shanghai

Cheap flights to Shanghai, China in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Shanghai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Shanghai in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,290
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:50 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,406
Wed 22/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/511:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,430
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,598
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,606
Sat 1/67:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,781
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/69:10 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,786
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,869
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,918

Shanghai, China 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Shanghai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data were last updated on 2 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Shanghai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,290
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:50 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,406
Wed 22/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/511:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,430
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 1,598
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,606
Sat 1/67:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/611:05 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,781
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - PVG
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/69:10 p.m.PVG - YHM
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,786
Mon 27/57:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/68:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,869
Sat 1/67:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/610:00 p.m.SHA - YHM
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,887

Flights to Shanghai, China departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Shanghai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Shanghai. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Tue 7/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops46h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,027
Tue 7/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/52:55 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,031
Tue 7/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/511:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,033
Thu 9/57:55 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/53:10 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 2,034
Tue 7/59:40 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/52:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 2,041
Thu 9/57:55 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/53:05 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5C$ 2,042
Wed 8/57:50 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/58:20 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,046
Wed 8/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/511:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,049
Wed 8/510:00 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/67:20 a.m.PVG - YYZ
3 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,053

One-way flights to Shanghai, China

Explore one-way flight options to Shanghai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 483,025 searches and data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Shanghai. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai flights by using the search form above.
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 1/5C$ 784
Tue 21/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 30/4C$ 800
Sun 19/512:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop40h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 1/5C$ 828
Sun 15/911:30 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop27h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 866
Mon 20/510:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 910
Tue 4/67:00 p.m.YHM - SHA
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 925
Sun 2/62:55 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop37h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 1/5C$ 929
Mon 27/56:55 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 951
Mon 30/911:15 a.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 956

Direct flights to Shanghai, China

Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 14/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,547
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 21/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,760
Sat 1/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 14/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,857
Sat 11/54:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 24/511:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 4,872
Sat 8/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 21/611:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 5,144
Sat 13/74:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 9/811:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 5,651
Sat 8/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 26/711:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/5C$ 6,222
Sat 20/74:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 9/811:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5C$ 6,340
Sat 29/64:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 35mChina Eastern
Fri 2/811:45 a.m.PVG - YYZ
Nonstop14h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/5C$ 6,653

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently C$ 883 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 1,957. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,491). Flying to Shanghai in June will prove the most costly (average of C$ 1,769). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 2,052

February

C$ 2,130

March

C$ 2,132

April

C$ 2,089

May

C$ 2,126

June

C$ 2,435

July

C$ 2,158

August

C$ 2,302

September

C$ 2,135

October

C$ 2,097

November

C$ 2,199

December

C$ 2,268

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai, such as Cathay Pacific, ANA and Air China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.5
Very good
942 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.4
Very good
591 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.4
Very good
1,542 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

8.3
Very good
1,485 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.6

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Always good experience. Comfort. Cleanliness. Professional. Customer support and well organized. Easy robusevwebsite.

  • When is the best time to fly to Shanghai?

    Peak Season: Most tourists and business travellers book flights to Shanghai from May through October. However, during these months its advised that travellers seeking Shanghai flights and hotel accommodations book in advance, as the city is usually busy with conventions. The busiest time is the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), when the Chinese and visitors to China are on the move. The holiday season starts two weeks before the New Year and continues for two weeks afterwards. The New Year is in January or February (the date is based on a lunar calendar). Labor Day (May 1) and National Day (October 1) are also big holiday weeks for the Chinese. Off Season: Late March and late October into early November have fewer crowds and the weather is neither steamy hot nor cold and damp. Few people visit during winter, with the notable exception of the Chinese New Year, but this is also the best time to find cheap flights to Shanghai.

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like SHA are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air China is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Shanghai?

    A round-trip flight to Shanghai will typically cost around C$ 304, however they can be found for as little as C$ 226.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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