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Flight deals from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,789. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.$1,202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,202, select.
Shanghai.$1,371 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with WestJet and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,371, select.
Shanghai.$1,428 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,428, select.
Shanghai.$1,439 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Flair Airlines and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,439, select.
Shanghai.$1,447 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,447, select.
Shanghai.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.
Shanghai.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.
Shanghai.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.
Shanghai.$1,450 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,450, select.
Shanghai.$1,452 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,452, select.
Shanghai.$1,455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,455, select.
Shanghai.$1,456 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,456, select.
Shanghai.$1,457 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,457, select.
Shanghai.$1,478 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,478, select.
Shanghai.$1,491 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,491, select.
Shanghai.$1,497 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,497, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Aug
from $1,789
Sep
from $1,202
Oct
from $1,450
Nov
from $1,448
Dec
from $1,491
Jan
from $1,529
Feb
from $1,455
Mar
from $1,448
Apr
from $1,522
May
from $1,546
Jun
from $1,621

Direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong

Toronto to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Toronto 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 $1,371
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from $1,202
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Toronto to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,202
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week24

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong is $1,202. 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.
15 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong.
Air Canada, China Southern and China Eastern fly direct from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong.
As of July 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 12 minutes.
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.

Flying from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from here.

  • Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.

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

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. Travel from YYZ to PVG on China Eastern Airlines's 3:25pm departure.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Toronto to PVG.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

  • China Eastern Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport taking off from YYZ.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and PVG is China Eastern.

  • The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is China Eastern. Its services land as scheduled 78.79% of the time.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Of the departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

  • You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to PVG flight:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

  • YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At YHM, that rate is 71%.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

  • Central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is $717. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,202. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to PVG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Toronto to PVG.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

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

  • Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Shanghai. February is when most people book flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Toronto to PVG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery.

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