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 included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers should generally anticipate flights with at least one connection when planning this route.

What's the flight time from Toronto to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai has a duration of 14 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 11414 kilometers. Flights with one stop tend to be significantly longer, with a median duration of 22 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai have come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals appear regularly. Travelers looking for value on this route may find opportunities arising with some consistency.

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YTO - Shanghai
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CA$1,685
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Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

A very small share of recent fares from Toronto to Shanghai, specifically 3.1%, are for direct flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 2 stopovers when connecting. This is an important consideration for travelers planning their trip.

For those looking for cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, the typical journey time, including connections, is approximately 32h 20m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights.

The best time to find cheaper fares from Toronto to Shanghai is during the spring. April stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of $838. March follows closely with a median fare of $843, and February also offers competitive prices at a median of $857. These months present the most favorable pricing for this route.

Fares for flights from Toronto to Shanghai typically range from $985–$1948, with a median price of $1420. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only about 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,528 - CA$2,367

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is CAD 1528 to CAD 2367. The current lowest deal is CAD 1242 with Hong Kong Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 27.

now CA$1,242

Low CA$1,528

High CA$2,367

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to SHA is April, with a median price of $838. The most expensive month 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$2,346

CA$1,327

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Korean Air

CA$2,306

CA$1,671

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$2,249

CA$1,321

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$2,199

CA$1,333

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$2,076

CA$1,372

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (SHA)

WestJet

CA$1,755

CA$1,248

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

CA$2,346 → CA$1,327

43%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

CA$2,249 → CA$1,321

41%

4 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 13

CA$2,199 → CA$1,333

39%

20 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 21

CA$2,113 → CA$1,376

35%

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% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 32h 20m

The median flight time from Toronto to Shanghai is 32 hours and 20 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 3.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over 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 city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$844

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$844

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,568

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

91% AI deal score

$5,147

$2,865

Save $2,282

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Toronto to Shanghai has been 7-13 days before departure, with an average price of $1150. However, prices for bookings made 28-59 days out were also competitive, averaging $1157. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically sees an average price of $1282, while booking 60+ days in advance can result in higher prices, averaging $1610.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Toronto to Shanghai was considered to be $985 or less. The median price for this route was $1420. Prices above $1948 were in the highest quartile. Travelers can use these benchmarks to assess the value of available fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Toronto to Shanghai have been April, with a median price of $838, and March, with a median price of $843. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $857. The annual median price for this route was $1420, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,528 - CA$2,367

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is CAD 1528 to CAD 2367. The current lowest deal is CAD 1242 with Hong Kong Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 27.

now CA$1,242

Low CA$1,528

High CA$2,367

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from YTO to SHA is April, with a median price of $838. The most expensive month 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec