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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4% 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.

What's the flight time from Toronto to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai has a duration of 15 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 11,414 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 24 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with non-stop options when available.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai come up with regular frequency. This route is classified as having regular deal availability. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing opportunities periodically across the trailing 30 days.

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Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Most itineraries from Toronto to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that when searching for cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, you will primarily find options that include at least one stop.

A typical journey from Toronto to Shanghai takes about 15h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11,414 km. Given the significant distance, flights are generally structured to accommodate the extended travel time.

Fares for flights from Toronto to Shanghai typically range from $1224–$2059, with a median of $1533. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Approximately 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of $633. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $1019, and February, with a median fare of $1022. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,434 - CA$2,921

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is CAD 1434 to CAD 2921. The current lowest deal is CAD 1323 with Korean Air for travel from Feb 17-Feb 24.

now CA$1,323

Low CA$1,434

High CA$2,921

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai is May, with a median price of $633. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2071. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$633

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$2,071

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,936

CA$1,619

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,787

CA$1,789

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,914

CA$1,602

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,915

CA$1,619

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,796

CA$1,789

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,735

CA$1,717

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,966 → CA$1,303

34%

16 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 22

CA$1,916 → CA$1,413

26%

8 nights

Apr 21 - Apr 29

CA$1,893 → CA$1,423

25%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

CA$1,867 → CA$1,413

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Toronto to Shanghai are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $633, followed by January and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 5m

Connecting flights to Shanghai typically take 28h 5m, while nonstop flights average 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4% of recent flights from Toronto to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flight options on this route, with one direct deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International is a good option for flights from Toronto to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,296

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering various connections.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, bus, metro).

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,323

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,638

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Nov 25

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$18,563

$7,746

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Business Class

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Apr 09

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,196

$3,018

Save $2,178

From YYZ

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Apr 13

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,241

$3,018

Save $2,223

From YYZ

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Apr 15

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,169

$3,022

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From YYZ

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Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,616

$3,020

Save $1,596

From YYZ

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Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,640

$3,023

Save $1,617

From YYZ

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Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,616

$3,023

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From YYZ

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Mar 08

Shanghai, China

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$4,341

$3,017

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Mar 09

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,336

$3,017

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From YYZ

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Mar 10

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,338

$3,017

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From YYZ

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Mar 11

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,341

$3,017

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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 observed was $842. Prices tend to be significantly higher outside this period, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $1795, and those purchased 28-59 days in advance averaging $2238. This trend has been consistent across the trailing 90 days of data.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Toronto to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1224. The median price for this route historically has been $1533. Prices above $2059 typically fall into the more expensive range. This threshold is based on an analysis of flight prices over the past 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai, with a median price of $633. Other relatively inexpensive months include January and February, with median prices of $1019 and $1022 respectively. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $1533.

Toronto to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Toronto to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Toronto to Shanghai

Regular price: CA$1,434 - CA$2,921

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Toronto to Shanghai is CAD 1434 to CAD 2921. The current lowest deal is CAD 1323 with Korean Air for travel from Feb 17-Feb 24.

now CA$1,323

Low CA$1,434

High CA$2,921

The cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$633

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$2,071

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Toronto to Shanghai

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,936

CA$1,619

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,787

CA$1,789

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,914

CA$1,602

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,915

CA$1,619

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,796

CA$1,789

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YYZ - Shanghai

Toronto (YYZ) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hong Kong Airlines

CA$1,735

CA$1,717

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,966 → CA$1,303

34%

16 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 22

CA$1,916 → CA$1,413

26%

8 nights

Apr 21 - Apr 29

CA$1,893 → CA$1,423

25%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

CA$1,867 → CA$1,413

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Toronto to Shanghai

Toronto - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Toronto to Shanghai are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $633, followed by January and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 5m

Connecting flights to Shanghai typically take 28h 5m, while nonstop flights average 15h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4% of recent flights from Toronto to Shanghai are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flight options on this route, with one direct deal recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Toronto to Shanghai appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Toronto main airports to depart from

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International is a good option for flights from Toronto to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,296

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering various connections.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, bus, metro).

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,323

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,638

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Toronto to Shanghai.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From YYZ

Elite

Dec 19

Shanghai, China

95% AI deal score

$20,036

$10,705

Save $9,331

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From YYZ

Elite

Nov 25

Shanghai, China

94% AI deal score

$18,563

$7,746

Save $10,817

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From YYZ

Elite

Apr 09

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,196

$3,018

Save $2,178

From YYZ

Elite

Apr 13

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,241

$3,018

Save $2,223

From YYZ

Elite

Apr 15

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,169

$3,022

Save $2,147

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,616

$3,020

Save $1,596

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,640

$3,023

Save $1,617

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 23

Shanghai, China

90% AI deal score

$4,616

$3,023

Save $1,593

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 08

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,341

$3,017

Save $1,324

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 09

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,336

$3,017

Save $1,319

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 10

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,338

$3,017

Save $1,321

From YYZ

Elite

Mar 11

Shanghai, China

89% AI deal score

$4,341

$3,017

Save $1,324

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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 28h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

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

Dec 19

Nov 25

Apr 09

Apr 13

Apr 15

Mar 23

Mar 23

Mar 23

Mar 08

Mar 09

Mar 10

Mar 11

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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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 below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 28h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly for this route

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

Dec 19

Nov 25

Apr 09

Apr 13

Apr 15

Mar 23

Mar 23

Mar 23

Mar 08

Mar 09

Mar 10

Mar 11

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?