How many flights from Toronto to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.1% of flights from Toronto to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers historically observed is 2. Travelers should anticipate that the majority of journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Toronto to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai has a median duration of 14 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 11414 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 22 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly across the trailing quarter. Travelers interested in this route can often find competitive deals.

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Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Toronto to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 3.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, right now, fares are typically $985–$1948, with a median of $1420. Current fares are above the typical level, and about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai? The most affordable months to fly are April, with a median fare of $838, followed by March at $843, and February at $857. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from Toronto to Shanghai takes about 32h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11,414 km between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,522 - CA$3,118

Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1522 CAD and 3118 CAD. The current lowest deal is 1290 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 24.

now CA$1,290

Low CA$1,522

High CA$3,118

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Flights from Toronto to Shanghai are cheapest in April, with a median price of $838. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $1806. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$838

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,806

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Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,772

CA$1,430

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,772

CA$1,430

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,772

CA$1,432

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,772

CA$1,467

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,775

CA$1,690

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

CA$1,771

CA$1,690

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

CA$1,955 → CA$1,395

29%

17 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 21

CA$1,933 → CA$1,395

28%

18 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 22

CA$1,934 → CA$1,395

28%

16 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 20

CA$1,931 → CA$1,395

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Toronto to Shanghai are above the typical level, with 12% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $838.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 32h 20m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 32 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are rare, with 90-day data showing connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport is a good option for flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,260

Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ)

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an alternative for flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

📍 ~3 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,555

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,259

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often providing competitive pricing.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail in 45-60 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,359

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure, with an average price of $1150. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees an average price of $1282. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1610, and also for those made 14-27 days out, at an average of $1531.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Toronto to Shanghai is considered to be $985 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $1420. Prices can go up to $1948 or more, which would be considered on the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Toronto to Shanghai include April, with a median price of $838, and March, with a median price of $843. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $857. The annual median price for this route is $1420, indicating significant savings during these months.

Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

A typical journey from Toronto to Shanghai takes about 32h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 11,414 km between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,522 - CA$3,118

Prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1522 CAD and 3118 CAD. The current lowest deal is 1290 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 24.

now CA$1,290

Low CA$1,522

High CA$3,118

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$838

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,806

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Feb

Mar

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Dec