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Flights to China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to China

Mon 23/119:00 a.m. -
2 stops47h 00m
Mon 22/28:05 a.m. -
2 stops44h 35m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,260
Sun 22/1110:20 p.m. -
2 stops57h 40m
Mon 22/28:05 a.m. -
2 stops44h 35m
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,263
Mon 26/104:15 p.m. -
2 stops32h 10m
Mon 23/117:40 p.m. -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,299
Mon 2/114:15 p.m. -
2 stops39h 45m
Mon 1/28:05 a.m. -
2 stops44h 35m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,299
Wed 25/1110:20 p.m. -
2 stops57h 40m
Mon 22/28:05 a.m. -
2 stops44h 35m
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,302
Thu 10/129:00 a.m. -
2 stops44h 15m
Mon 18/17:40 p.m. -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,362

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,315

One-way from

C$ 631

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,506

Good round-trip deal

C$ 1,565 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 795 or less
25/9-12/10
  • 25/9-12/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 66h 20m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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7/12-31/12
  • 7/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 35m total
  • Toronto to China
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Depart

Return

Price

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HamiltonBeijing

YHM Hamilton - PEK Beijing Capital

YHMPEK

Hamilton

Mon 2/11

7:05 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops47h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 738

TorontoShanghai

YTZ Toronto Island - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YTZSHA

Toronto Island

Wed 28/10

6:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops46h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 750

HamiltonGuangzhou

YHM Hamilton - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YHMCAN

Hamilton

Fri 4/12

7:05 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

3 stops41h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 775

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/11

9:00 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

2:00 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop32h 20m

C$ 1,402

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 16/1

10:20 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops46h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/2

8:50 a.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops33h 55m

C$ 1,407

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 16/1

10:20 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops49h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/2

2:00 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops28h 45m

C$ 1,407

TorontoBeijing

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

YYZPEK

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35 a.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop35h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/11

3:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 1,436

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 1/2

2:20 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/2

4:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop41h 20m

C$ 1,442

TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 21/9

10:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

1:35 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop36h 00m

C$ 1,442
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TorontoShanghai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 9/11

2:20 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

7:10 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,444

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Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Toronto to China takes 30 hours 25 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to China are China Southern, Air China and Cathay Pacific.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 917
China Southern
China Southern
From C$ 823
Air China
Air China
From C$ 810
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From C$ 742

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to China are Korean Air, American Airlines and China Southern.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 China?

The best time to book flights to China is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Fuzhou.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern to 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,614 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

FAQs about flying to China

  • What is good to know if travelling to China?

    China’s official currency is the yuan, which is divided into 10 chaio or jiao or 100 fen. You can only exchange yuan within China’s borders, so make sure you change all your money back before leaving. You can change money and traveller’s cheques, preferably in US dollars, at the Bank of China, which is closed weekends. Major credit cards are usually accepted in major cities, but outside the cities acceptance is limited. ATMs are hard to find outside of a major city. Friendship Stores accept most western currencies. Canadians need a passport and visa to enter China. China has hundreds of local dialects, but the country’s official language is Mandarin Chinese.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China 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 China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hong Kong Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

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

    Beijing Capital is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Beijing Capital typically cost C$ 41, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 171.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

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