Cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai from C$633 YHM, YTZ, YYZ → PVG, SHA
Hamilton Airport (YHM), Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is C$1,810 (US$1,270) with Cathay Pacific, 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$633 (US$444) with Philippine Airlines, 16 Sept 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- C$633 (US$444), found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- C$1,810 (US$1,270), 29 Jul 2027 to 2 Aug 2027
- Usual return price
- C$1,642 (US$1,152) to C$3,603 (US$2,528)
- Cheapest month to fly
- March 2027, return fares from C$1,474 (US$1,034) found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air Canada, China Eastern
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 15 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$1,642 (US$1,152) to C$3,603 (US$2,528).
Cheapest return found recently
C$1,810 (US$1,270)
29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 · Cathay Pacific
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 3:45 p.m. · Return leaves 7:20 a.m. · 38 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
C$3,049 (US$2,139)
29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 · Air Canada
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:00 p.m. · Return leaves 8:00 a.m. · 29 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$1,810 (US$1,270) 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
C$1,474 (US$1,034) 12 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$1,330 (US$933) to C$1,530 (US$1,073).
At C$1,810 (US$1,270), the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Dec to 29 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
28 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | C$5,396 (US$3,785) | Porter Airlines Canada | Hamilton Airport (YHM) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | C$1,474 (US$1,034) | WestJet | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | C$1,810 (US$1,270) | Cathay Pacific | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$1,474 (US$1,034).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet, Cathay Pacific.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually C$732 (US$514) to C$807 (US$566).
Cheapest one-way found recently
C$633 (US$444)
16 Sept 2027 · Philippine Airlines
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:55 a.m. · 25 h trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
C$1,938 (US$1,359)
28 Sept 2027 · Air Canada
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:00 p.m. · 15 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$633 (US$444) 16 Sept 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$713 (US$500) to C$971 (US$681).
At C$633 (US$444), the cheapest one-way found recently is below that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 14 Jan 2027 to 28 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
75 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2027 | C$903 (US$634) | Air Canada | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Feb 2027 | C$765 (US$537) | WestJet | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Sept 2027 | C$633 (US$444) | Philippine Airlines | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 28 Sept 2027 | C$775 (US$544) | WestJet | Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$633 (US$444).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: WestJet, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Toronto to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Toronto to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$1,820 (US$1,277) | C$1,442 (US$1,011) | +36% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | C$1,729 (US$1,213) | C$1,490 (US$1,045) | +29% | 27 |
| 14–29 days | C$1,803 (US$1,265) | C$1,334 (US$936) | +34% | 33 |
| 30–59 days | C$1,342 (US$942) | C$1,330 (US$933) | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 60–89 days | C$1,422 (US$998) | C$1,360 (US$954) | +6% | 28 |
| 90–179 days | C$1,416 (US$993) | C$1,360 (US$954) | +5% | 27 |
| 180+ days | C$1,378 (US$967) | C$1,359 (US$953) | +3% | 29 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | C$722 (US$507) | C$722 (US$507) | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | C$978 (US$686) | C$815 (US$572) | +35% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | C$768 (US$539) | C$755 (US$530) | +6% | 38 |
| 180+ days | C$854 (US$599) | C$713 (US$500) | +18% | 38 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Toronto to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is C$1,810 (US$1,270) with Cathay Pacific, 29 Jul 2027 to 2 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is C$1,474 (US$1,034) with WestJet, 12 Mar 2027 to 22 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$1,642 (US$1,152) to C$3,603 (US$2,528).
How much is a one-way flight from Toronto to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is C$633 (US$444) with Philippine Airlines, 16 Sept 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually C$732 (US$514) to C$807 (US$566).
What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai?
March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$1,474 (US$1,034), 12 Mar 2027 to 22 Mar 2027, found 5 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from C$633 (US$444), 16 Sept 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Toronto to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 26% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$3,049 (US$2,139) with Air Canada, 29 Jul 2027 to 2 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is C$1,938 (US$1,359) with Air Canada, 28 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air Canada on 28 Sept 2027, takes 15 h 25 min from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Philippine Airlines on 16 Sept 2027, takes 25 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai?
Between 19 Dec and 29 Jul 2027, Porter Airlines Canada has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, WestJet on 1 and Cathay Pacific on 1. Between 14 Jan 2027 and 28 Sept 2027, WestJet has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Air Canada on 1 and Philippine Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
