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Flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Toronto to Shanghai

Choose from 13 airlines flying from Toronto to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. China Eastern Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Air China logo Air China
Hong Kong Airlines logo Hong Kong Airlines
WestJet logo WestJet
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Toronto to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Toronto to Shanghai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 1,034 and round-trip tickets from CAD 1,620.

Displayed flight fares from Toronto to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Information for Toronto to Shanghai Flights

The distance between Toronto and Shanghai is 11,439.3km. It takes around 14 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Toronto to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 666
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 1,167
Off-season travel monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance11,439.3km
Average flight time14 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Toronto–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Toronto to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Toronto to Shanghai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai is Feb, with an average price of CAD 1,154. The most expensive month is usually Dec, with average prices reaching CAD 1,664.

CAD 1,664
CAD 1,409
CAD 1,154
CAD 899
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,327
    Jan
  • CAD 1,154
    Feb
  • CAD 1,166
    Mar
  • CAD 1,257
    Apr
  • CAD 1,299
    May
  • CAD 1,404
    Jun
  • CAD 1,462
    Jul
  • CAD 1,172
    Aug
  • CAD 1,189
    Sep
  • CAD 1,608
    Oct
  • CAD 1,377
    Nov
  • CAD 1,664
    Dec

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

Average price of return flights from Toronto to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Nov is often the cheapest month for fly from Toronto to Shanghai, with an average price of CAD 1,816. Dec is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 3,057.

CAD 3,057
CAD 2,437
CAD 1,816
CAD 1,196
    Cheapest
  • CAD 2,293
    Jan
  • CAD 2,315
    Feb
  • CAD 2,102
    Mar
  • CAD 1,988
    Apr
  • CAD 2,323
    May
  • CAD 2,726
    Jun
  • CAD 2,192
    Jul
  • CAD 2,397
    Aug
  • CAD 1,864
    Sep
  • CAD 2,032
    Oct
  • CAD 1,816
    Nov
  • CAD 3,057
    Dec

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Toronto to Shanghai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Toronto to Shanghai is Sun. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sat as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 1,964
CAD 1,637
CAD 1,309
CAD 982
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,641
    Mon
  • CAD 1,567
    Tue
  • CAD 1,562
    Wed
  • CAD 1,698
    Thu
  • CAD 1,784
    Fri
  • CAD 1,963
    Sat
  • CAD 1,309
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Toronto (YTO) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, WestJet offers one-way fares as low as CAD 666 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YYZ to PVG on Mon, Jan 26), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 1,167 departing on Thu, Feb 19 and returning on Tue, Feb 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air Canada Alaska Airlines Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 14 hours 55 minutes to fly from Toronto (YTO) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Toronto to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/- -- MU208 (16:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Toronto to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 666.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Toronto to Shanghai is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Shanghai on January 24, 2026 with Air Canada, with prices starting at CAD 1,235.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (YYZ-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Toronto is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Toronto to Shanghai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai is Korean Air, with an average fare of CAD 1,343.

CAD 1,156
CAD 1,343
CAD 1,531
CAD 1,718
CAD 1,905
Korean Air
CAD 1,343
Korean Air
China Southern Airlines
CAD 1,688
China Southern Airlines
EVA Air
CAD 1,734
EVA Air
Air Canada
CAD 1,774
Air Canada
China Eastern Airlines
CAD 1,819
China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific
CAD 1,905
Cathay Pacific