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      Flight deals from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,880. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.$1,679 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,679, select.
      Shanghai.$1,738 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 28 Sep, 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 $1,738, select.
      Shanghai.$1,749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Dec.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, 13 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,749, select.
      Shanghai.$1,769 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,769, select.
      Shanghai.$1,808 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,808, select.
      Shanghai.$1,824 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 16 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 $1,824, select.
      Shanghai.$1,859 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,859, select.
      Shanghai.$1,883 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,883, select.
      Shanghai.$1,937 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,937, select.
      Shanghai.$1,967 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,967, select.
      Shanghai.$1,974 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,974, select.
      Shanghai.$2,167 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,167, select.
      Shanghai.$2,182 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,182, select.
      Shanghai.$2,222 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,222, select.
      Shanghai.$2,264 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,264, select.
      Shanghai.$2,482 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 11 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,482, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in February.
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      Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Ottawa to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

      Shanghai Hongqiao

      14km from central Shanghai
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      from $2,097
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
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      from $1,679
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      Ottawa to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,679
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong is $1,679. 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 to Shanghai Pudong. But we found flights with one stop from $1,679.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong.
      The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa and Shanghai Pudong Airport. 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 Pudong 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.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong is Air Canada .

      Travelling from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

      • Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Ottawa. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.

      • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Ottawa to PVG.

      • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.

      Airports in Ottawa

      Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

      • Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:

      • 58% of flights that depart Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

      • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

      About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

      • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      • $1,054 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start at $1,677. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

      • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to PVG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

      • Cheap Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

      • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Ottawa to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

      • Save on your flight from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

      The best time to fly from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      • February is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Plan your visit to Shanghai in April for a more laid-back experience.

      • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to PVG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

      • Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

      More about Shanghai

      Explore more of China

      • You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 306 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • If you're looking to explore another side of China, head for Puyang, about 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery are key highlights.

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