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C$ 766 Find cheap flights to Shanghai

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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:45 a.m. - 1:25 a.m.YVR-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
2:25 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.PVG-YVR
21h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,187
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Fri, 6 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
2:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR-PVG
19h 05m1 stop
8:10 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.PVG-YVR
14h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,337EVA Air
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Tue, 20 Aug - Mon, 4 Nov
10:45 a.m. - 1:25 a.m.YVR-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
2:25 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.PVG-YVR
21h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,389
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Wed, 7 Aug - Mon, 16 Sep
2:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.YVR-PVG
25h 35m1 stop
7:50 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.PVG-YVR
14h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,422China Airlines
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Sun, 13 Oct - Mon, 4 Nov
2:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.YVR-PVG
14h 40m1 stop
1:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.PVG-YVR
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 1,434Korean Air
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Sun, 26 May - Mon, 30 Sep
2:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.YVR-PVG
14h 40m1 stop
8:50 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.PVG-YVR
22h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,438Korean Air
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Sun, 26 May - Mon, 30 Sep
2:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.YVR-PVG
17h 50m1 stop
7:50 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.PVG-YVR
14h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,449China Airlines
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Mon, 30 Sep - Thu, 21 Nov
12:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.YYZ-PVG
40h 05m1 stop
1:10 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.PVG-YYZ
42h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,519Egypt Air
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Thu, 26 Sep - Thu, 10 Oct
12:45 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.YYZ-PVG
40h 05m1 stop
1:10 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.PVG-YYZ
42h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,552Egypt Air
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Tue, 10 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
11:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ-PVG
27h 00m1 stop
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.PVG-YYZ
40h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,809Philippine Airlines
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 2,074. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are C$ 2,245 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally at night, when flights cost C$ 2,265 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 2,657.

What is a good deal for flights to Shanghai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Shanghai, 25% of our users found tickets to Shanghai for the following prices or less: From Vancouver Intl Airport C$ 1,190 one-way - C$ 2,049 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 2,259 one-way - C$ 2,669 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Wuxi Airport, with an average flight price of C$ 241.

Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 42% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Vancouver, which takes 12h 20m, Toronto, which takes 18h 35m, Calgary, which takes 21h 15m, and Montreal, which takes 21h 50m.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each day?

There are around 3 direct flights from within Canada to Shanghai every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 a.m. the most common departure time and 89% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Shanghai are there each week?

Each week there are around 9 direct flights from within Canada to Shanghai. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Shanghai each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Shanghai. Instead, there are 9 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Vancouver Intl Airport.

How many cities have direct flights to Shanghai?

From Canada, there are direct flights to Shanghai from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Vancouver Intl Airport, with 8 direct flights each week.

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Cheapest flight

C$ 766
Flight from Toronto Pearson Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • Which Shanghai Airport is closest to the city center?

    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is closest to the city. It is situated close to Hongqiao town and lies only 13 km west of Downtown Shanghai. On the other hand, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 40 km away from the city center but also provides good access to Downtown Shanghai.

  • Should I fly to Pudong International Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?

    Shanghai Hongqiao International is closer to the city center, cheaper, and has quicker access to hotels and most traditional attractions in the city if you're short on time. On the other hand, Pudong International Airport is more convenient for transfers from and to international flights, and you can also enjoy the Maglev train experience.

  • Can I store my luggage at Pudong International Airport?

    Yes, you can. Whether you have a layover or do not wish to proceed with your luggage from the airport, the airport has you covered. Secure luggage storage is available at the airport. You are required to present a valid ID and a boarding pass or flight ticket to get storage services. The payment rates depend on the size of your baggage and the storage duration.

  • What are the transportation options from Pudong International Airport to the city center?

    The airport shuttle bus is a handy mode of transportation to the city center. The bus may be boarded at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Also, the Maglev train is an experience you can't afford to miss. The train surges into the city and links the airport with the immense Underground Metro System of Shanghai. Moreover, you can access the city center via metro line 2, taxi, and car rental service.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and downtown Shanghai is 15 km, which makes it the closest of the 2 Shanghai airports airports. Shanghai Pudong Airport is 30 km away from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Shanghai?

    On average, a flight to Shanghai costs C$ 2,251. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 1,118 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.
  • When you fly to Shanghai, you will likely land at Pudong International Airport (PVG). This airport is the primary international gateway to the city and a central hub for several airlines, such as China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Air China.
  • Another option for passengers looking to explore Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), less than 20min from the city center. However, this airport mainly handles domestic flights as most international flights were shifted to Pudong International Airport since it began operations.
  • If you are flying to Pudong International Airport but won't be staying in Shanghai, there are convenient and reliable means of connecting to other cities. The airport provides long-distance bus services from the bus parking lot at Terminal 1 to other cities, including Wuxi, Zhangjiagang, Yiwu, Kunshan, Qingtian, Suzhou, Wenzhou, Jiaxing, and Hangzhou.
  • If you are traveling with kids, Pudong International Airport features a children's park, ideal for keeping the little ones relaxed and entertained, especially during flight delays. The park is located at Terminal 2, right next to the gate.
  • If you are looking to change to local currency as soon as you land, Pudong International Airport has foreign currency counters available in both departure and arrival halls. You can also acquire local currency at the airport's on-site banks and ATMs.
  • If you wish to freshen up after a long flight, you can do so in one of the airport's lounges with showers, such as VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 or First-Class Lounge No. 37 in Terminal 1.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Canada to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air,ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +79 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air,ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +79 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air,ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +75 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air,ANA, +81 more

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to Canada

Monday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air,ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +79 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air,ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +79 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air,ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN,ANA, +75 more

9 Air,AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air,ANA,Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air,ANA, +81 more

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Book Cheap Shanghai Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/9Fri
1 stop
23h 40mYVR-PVG
6/10Sun
1 stop
21h 00mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,187
20/8Tue
1 stopEVA Air
19h 05mYVR-PVG
4/11Mon
1 stopEVA Air
14h 25mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,337
7/8Wed
1 stop
23h 40mYVR-PVG
16/9Mon
1 stop
21h 20mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,389
13/10Sun
1 stopChina Airlines
25h 35mYVR-PVG
4/11Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
14h 30mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,422
26/5Sun
1 stopKorean Air
14h 40mYVR-PVG
30/9Mon
1 stopKorean Air
18h 05mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,434
26/5Sun
1 stopKorean Air
14h 40mYVR-PVG
30/9Mon
1 stopKorean Air
22h 55mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,438
30/9Mon
1 stopChina Airlines
17h 50mYVR-PVG
21/11Thu
1 stopChina Airlines
14h 30mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,449
26/9Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 05mYYZ-PVG
10/10Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
42h 15mPVG-YYZ
C$ 1,519
10/9Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 05mYYZ-PVG
6/10Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
42h 15mPVG-YYZ
C$ 1,552
2/6Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
27h 00mYYZ-PVG
15/6Sat
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
40h 00mPVG-YYZ
C$ 1,808

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/5Tue
1 stopEgypt Air
40h 05mYYZ-PVG
C$ 766
26/5Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
38h 15mYYZ-PVG
C$ 822
21/8Wed
1 stopEVA Air
23h 35mYVR-SHA
C$ 851
16/9Mon
2 stops
23h 40mYYZ-PVG
C$ 862
16/9Mon
2 stops
31h 30mYYZ-SHA
C$ 862
20/9Fri
1 stopEVA Air
23h 35mYVR-SHA
C$ 921
13/5Mon
1 stopXiamenAir
24h 20mYVR-SHA
C$ 993
7/5Tue
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
22h 35mYVR-PVG
C$ 1,011
5/6Wed
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
22h 30mYVR-PVG
C$ 1,131
13/5Mon
2 stopsXiamenAir
53h 15mYVR-SHA
C$ 1,190

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Recent domestic flight deals

18/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
25/5Sat
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
C$ 423
10/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
C$ 423
13/5Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
C$ 445
11/5Sat
multi-stop
33h 50mCAN-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stop
18h 00mPVG-CAN
C$ 460
11/5Sat
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
14h 05mSHA-DLC
C$ 544
11/5Sat
directChina Southern
2h 30mCAN-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
10h 55mPVG-CAN
C$ 546
10/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mSHA-SHE
C$ 552
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
9h 10mCAN-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
10h 55mPVG-CAN
C$ 601
10/5Fri
multi-stop
12h 40mCAN-PVG
18/5Sat
multi-stop
18h 00mPVG-CAN
C$ 667
11/5Sat
directAir China
2h 25mCAN-PVG
18/5Sat
directAir China
2h 35mPVG-CAN
C$ 774

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stop
20h 20mYVR-PVG
3/6Mon
multi-stop
26h 40mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,748
28/4Sun
multi-stop
20h 20mYVR-PVG
2/6Sun
multi-stop
26h 40mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,780
1/5Wed
multi-stopKorean Air
27h 55mYVR-PVG
20/6Thu
multi-stopKorean Air
22h 55mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,951
28/4Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
53h 12mYVR-PVG
3/6Mon
multi-stopKorean Air
43h 03mPVG-YVR
C$ 1,957
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 00mYYC-PVG
11/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 16mPVG-YYC
C$ 1,967
1/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 00mYYC-PVG
14/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 16mPVG-YYC
C$ 1,971
28/4Sun
multi-stopANA
51h 50mYVR-SHA
5/6Wed
multi-stopANA
39h 39mSHA-YVR
C$ 2,050
28/4Sun
multi-stopANA
37h 40mYVR-PVG
3/5Fri
multi-stopANA
50h 37mPVG-YVR
C$ 2,064
30/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 10mYVR-PVG
20/6Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 30mPVG-YVR
C$ 2,123
27/4Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
20h 10mYVR-SHA
5/6Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 30mSHA-YVR
C$ 2,131

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