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Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, China from C$ 836

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — SHA
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Toronto to Shanghai are usually found in January or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Toronto (YTO) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,563

One-way from

C$ 836

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,832
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/3-3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Toronto to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Thu 6/112:30 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop30h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 26/115:55 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,557
Fri 21/36:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/48:10 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,563
Thu 6/212:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop23h 40mChina Southern
Sat 15/28:25 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop37h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1C$ 1,574
Thu 6/212:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop23h 50mChina Southern
Sat 15/28:50 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop25h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 19/1C$ 1,574
Mon 27/13:50 p.m.YYZ - PVG
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:00 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,579
Thu 17/412:45 p.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop42h 10mEgyptair
Sun 20/41:05 a.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop42h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,593
Wed 22/16:05 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Tue 15/45:30 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,609
Tue 11/212:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/22:25 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,619
Mon 27/14:45 p.m.YTZ - PVG
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/27:45 p.m.PVG - YTZ
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,623
Tue 28/16:30 a.m.YYZ - SHA
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/21:30 p.m.SHA - YYZ
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,698
Mon 7/41:20 p.m.YYZ - PVG
2 stops36h 45mAir Canada
Mon 7/73:55 p.m.PVG - YYZ
1 stop27h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,703
Sun 2/24:10 p.m.YYZ - SHA
1 stop29h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 2/38:35 a.m.SHA - YYZ
1 stop18h 35mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,727

Find flights from Toronto to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Toronto to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 21/3

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

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

8:10 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,563

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 6/2

12:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/2

8:25 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop37h 50m

C$ 1,574

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 6/2

12:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/2

8:50 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 25m

C$ 1,574

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 27/1

3:50 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

3 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

2:00 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops22h 59m

C$ 1,579

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 17/4

12:45 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop42h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/4

1:05 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

1 stop42h 20m

C$ 1,593

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 1/4

6:05 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/4

5:30 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

2 stops27h 20m

C$ 1,609

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/2

12:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/2

2:25 p.m.-12:57 a.m.

2 stops23h 32m

C$ 1,619

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 30/3

5:20 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/4

7:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 15m

C$ 1,694

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - SHA

YYZSHA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 12/2

6:30 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/2

1:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 1,698

TorontoShanghai

YYZ - PVG

YYZPVG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/4

1:20 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/7

3:55 p.m.-7:02 a.m.

1 stop27h 07m

C$ 1,703

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Toronto to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Toronto to Shanghai is 82 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YTO to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Toronto to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

When flying from Toronto to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Toronto to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai 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 Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

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).

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 21 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Toronto to Shanghai, such as SWISS, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Toronto to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (C$ 1,563), China Southern (C$ 1,574), and Delta (C$ 1,609) offers the cheapest pricing from Toronto to Shanghai. United Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Toronto to Shanghai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 836 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from C$ 905 and Etihad Airways from C$ 958 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Toronto to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from Toronto to Shanghai is Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Toronto Island - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 793. While the most popular route (Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) can be booked for C$ 1,410 on average our data indicates C$ 2,293 when flying from Toronto to Shanghai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Toronto to Shanghai?

    Most of the time, Toronto to Shanghai flights that have layovers will stop in Vancouver. Taipei City sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Toronto to Shanghai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Vancouver?

    The majority of Vancouver visitors spend their time at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Harbour Centre, and Vancouver Art Gallery. Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Harbour Centre, and Vancouver Art Gallery can be accessed by travelling approximately 10.7 km, 11.1 km, and 10.7 km, respectively from Vancouver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Vancouver Intl for an average daily rate of C$ 52 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Taipei City?

    The majority of Taipei City visitors spend their time at Songshan Cultural Creative Park, Linjiang Street Night Market, and Taipei 101. Songshan Cultural Creative Park, Linjiang Street Night Market, and Taipei 101 can be visited by travelling about 33.2 km, 32.6 km, and 33.8 km respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for an average daily rate of C$ 59 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Toronto to Shanghai flights?

    Toronto to Shanghai flights have a layover in Incheon least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Toronto to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Toronto to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,715). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestC$ 1,233AverageC$ 1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,399AverageC$ 1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestC$ 1,484AverageC$ 2,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,516AverageC$ 1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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EgyptairCheapestC$ 1,541AverageC$ 1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,554AverageC$ 1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,579AverageC$ 2,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,620AverageC$ 1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,724AverageC$ 1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,770AverageC$ 2,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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