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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.1% of flights from Toronto to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Most travelers should anticipate at least one connection when planning their trip.

What's the flight time from Toronto to Shanghai?

The direct flight time from Toronto to Shanghai is approximately 14 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 11,414 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 22 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to non-stop options. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai come up frequently. This route is consistently identified as one that offers regular opportunities for travelers to find lower-priced fares. Travelers interested in this route can often find deals across the trailing 30 days. This indicates a steady availability of competitive pricing for the destination.

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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$1,441 - CA$2,538

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1,441 CAD and 2,538 CAD. The current lowest deal is 1,271 CAD with WestJet for travel from Nov 5-Nov 26.

now CA$1,271

Low CA$1,441

High CA$2,538

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YTZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$2,056

CA$1,407

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,646

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,645

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,641

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,638

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,625

CA$1,391

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CA$2,299 → CA$1,548

33%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CA$2,182 → CA$1,455

33%

6 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 28

CA$2,056 → CA$1,407

32%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

CA$2,093 → CA$1,473

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Toronto to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1271.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $838

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($838), March ($843), and February ($857).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 32h 20m with connecting flights

Flights from Toronto to Shanghai typically take 32h 20m, with most routes involving connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.1% of flights are direct, with most routes having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers a deal at $1271

WestJet currently offers a deal from Toronto to Shanghai for $1271.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai appear frequently, typically 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price was found to be $1150. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging around $1610, and also for very last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, where the average price was $1282. Another relatively lower-priced period was 28-59 days before departure, with an average price of $1157.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Toronto to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $985. The median price for this route was $1420. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $1948 or less. By comparing potential fares to the $985 threshold, travelers can identify advantageous pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Toronto to Shanghai have been April, March, and February. In April, the median price was $838, while March saw a median of $843. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $857. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $1420.

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$1,441 - CA$2,538

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 1,441 CAD and 2,538 CAD. The current lowest deal is 1,271 CAD with WestJet for travel from Nov 5-Nov 26.

now CA$1,271

Low CA$1,441

High CA$2,538

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

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

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YTZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YTZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$2,056

CA$1,407

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,646

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,645

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,641

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,638

CA$1,391

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

CA$1,625

CA$1,391

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CA$2,299 → CA$1,548

33%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

CA$2,182 → CA$1,455

33%

6 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 28

CA$2,056 → CA$1,407

32%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

CA$2,093 → CA$1,473

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Toronto to Shanghai are above the typical level at $1271.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for prices around $838

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($838), March ($843), and February ($857).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 32h 20m with connecting flights

Flights from Toronto to Shanghai typically take 32h 20m, with most routes involving connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.1% of flights are direct, with most routes having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers a deal at $1271

WestJet currently offers a deal from Toronto to Shanghai for $1271.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai appear frequently, typically 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.

Shanghai, China

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$4,669

$3,109

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Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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$4,630

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Shanghai, China

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$4,712

$3,109

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Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,714

$3,109

Save $1,605

From YYZ

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Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,745

$3,109

Save $1,636

From YYZ

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Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,745

$3,109

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $838

Typically 32h 20m with connecting flights

Connecting flights are dominant

WestJet offers a deal at $1271

Deals appear frequently

Toronto main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Toronto to Shanghai tickets?

How do I know if a Toronto to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?

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

What's the flight time from Toronto to Shanghai?

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

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Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for prices around $838

Typically 32h 20m with connecting flights

Connecting flights are dominant

WestJet offers a deal at $1271

Deals appear frequently

Toronto main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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Feb 07

Feb 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When should I buy Toronto to Shanghai tickets?

How do I know if a Toronto to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?