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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,110. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.$1,592 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,592, select.
Shanghai.$1,612 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,612, select.
Shanghai.$1,617 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,617, select.
Shanghai.$1,619 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,619, select.
Shanghai.$1,628 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,628, select.
Shanghai.$1,639 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,639, select.
Shanghai.$1,654 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,654, select.
Shanghai.$1,661 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,661, select.
Shanghai.$1,708 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,708, select.
Shanghai.$1,709 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,709, select.
Shanghai.$1,733 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,733, select.
Shanghai.$1,734 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,734, select.
Shanghai.$1,746 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,746, select.
Shanghai.$1,750 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,750, select.
Shanghai.$1,751 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,751, select.
Shanghai.$1,821 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,821, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in February.
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Aug
from $2,110
Sep
from $1,646
Oct
from $1,743
Nov
from $1,612
Dec
from $1,869
Jan
from $1,813
Feb
from $1,609
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Jun
from $2,137

Alternative Ottawa International to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ottawa International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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Ottawa to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,592
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Shanghai is $1,592. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,592.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Shanghai is usually September.
If you're flying from Ottawa International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from $1,592.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your YOW to Shanghai flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • YOW is about 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai

  • $775 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai flight. A return flight ticket starts at $1,584. These fares can change based on availability.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from YOW to Shanghai. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from YOW to Shanghai.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SHA. Unwind and get cosy after your YOW to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from arrivals, so you can drive off in a flash.

  • Usually, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you've confirmed your plans.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • Plan your trip to Shanghai during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Lock in an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.

  • Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.

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