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Flight deals from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs298,764. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.Rs124,306 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,306, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,116 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,116, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,186 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,186, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,390 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,390, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,447 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,447, select.
Shanghai.Rs139,536 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,536, select.
Shanghai.Rs149,412 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs149,412, select.
Shanghai.Rs151,326 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs151,326, select.
Shanghai.Rs156,708 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs156,708, select.
Shanghai.Rs162,404 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs162,404, select.
Shanghai.Rs169,868 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs169,868, select.
Shanghai.Rs174,633 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs174,633, select.
Shanghai.Rs185,893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,893, select.
Shanghai.Rs185,960 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,960, select.
Shanghai.Rs186,020 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs186,020, select.
Shanghai.Rs188,795 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs188,795, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from Rs124,306
Aug
from Rs151,326
Sep
from Rs149,412
Oct
from Rs156,708
Nov
from Rs162,404
Dec
from Rs169,868
Jan
from Rs139,390
Feb
from Rs139,536
Mar
from Rs139,186
Apr
from Rs139,116
May
from Rs174,633
Jun
from Rs195,312

Direct flights from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai

Alternative Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from Rs150,404
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from Rs124,306
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Toronto to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs124,306
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time15 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Toronto Pearson International 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 Pearson International to Shanghai is Rs265,266. 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.
15 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai.
Air Canada, China Southern and China Eastern fly direct from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai.
As of July 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai is usually January.
If you're flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 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 Rs265,266.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai on Sunday, 31 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 12 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 July, the average temperature is usually around 27°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.
Currently, Korean Air and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai is 14 hours 10 minutes.

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route. When looking for your flight, you can choose from six services each week between YYZ and PVG.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YYZ to Shanghai flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Direct Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai tickets are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Book your favourite seat with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near YYZ:

  • 68% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai flight is Rs124,306. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs265,266. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from YYZ to Shanghai. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YYZ to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find an affordable flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:

  • Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from YYZ to Shanghai. If you're going away during peak season, book even earlier to get the best possible rate.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Central Shanghai is around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 40 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YYZ to Shanghai flight:

  • In general, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from SHA as soon as your plans are confirmed.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

Plan the rest of your trip from Toronto to Shanghai

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