C$ 582 Find Cheap Flights to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,119
Typical prices: C$ 1,114-C$ 1,531
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 10/9Thu 3/12
YVR - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,119
Typical prices: C$ 1,236-C$ 1,078
Air Canada
Sun 6/9Sun 29/11
YVR - PVG • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals to Shanghai

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
26h 05m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
21h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,119Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
22h 20m
1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
6:55 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
18h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,121Sichuan Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
12h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.
PVG
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YVR
10h 25mdirect
C$ 1,124Air Canada
Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
24h 45m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
6:10 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
17h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,124Hong Kong Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
17h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
9:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
SHA
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YVR
27h 30m
1 stop
C$ 1,132Air China
Tue, 7 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
31h 20m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
18h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,133Hong Kong Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YYC
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SHA
46h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
SHA
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YYC
28h 40m
2 stops
C$ 1,442Cathay Pacific
Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YYC
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SHA
46h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
SHA
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YYC
47h 00m
2 stops
C$ 1,494Cathay Pacific
Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
Air Canada Logo
12:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
YYZ
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PVG
16h 00mdirect
Air Canada Logo
6:10 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
PVG
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YYZ
13h 40mdirect
C$ 1,587Air Canada
Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 4 Nov
Air China Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
YUL
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SHA
38h 25m
2 stops
Air China Logo
7:45 a.m. - 7:36 p.m.
SHA
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YUL
24h 51m
2 stops
C$ 1,784Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Shanghai

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 flight to Shanghai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 1,119 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,585 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Shanghai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Shanghai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Shanghai costs C$ 1,151 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 701 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Vancouver to Shanghai which costs C$ 1,263 on average, and Toronto to Shanghai, which costs C$ 1,706 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 1,314. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are C$ 1,631 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Shanghai is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,222 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 3,270 and C$ 2,651 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of C$ 414.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 in the evening, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,634 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,975.

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$ 1,112 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 1,560 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), with an average flight price of C$ 213.

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Flight from Vancouver 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.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Shanghai?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Shanghai was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 1,119 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to Shanghai and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,585 in the last 5 days.

  • 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$ 1,151. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 701 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.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to Shanghai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

8.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
ICN - YYZ
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Very long flight time. Still better than a connection flight. Staff is very good at service. Vegetarian food is not very good.

AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

Lousy entertainment system. Crews are excellent. Meal is just mediocre.

Aircraft is pretty old. Seat is not comfortable. Meal quality is disappointing. Entertainment system is not impressive at all.

Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Never had a flight delay issue with Korean Air, that's why I always go with this airline.

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

It’s great, long flight and arrive safe at destination

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

Food isn’t hot, seat is too tight even for a person weight 120 lbs.

The go to HK trip will easily giving jetlag, but coming back to Chicago has no jetlag because of the time taking off matter.

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

I spent 45 minutes with supervisor trying to get 2 bags checked for this international flight . He wouldn’t give it to me because West Jet was involved in this booking.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

The flight attendants were very helpful, efficient and courteous in helping everyone!

More tasty food particularly ethnic food. Staff didn’t respond to calls some of the time in premium economy.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

Excellent flight crew. Very comfortable plane. Entertainment options on air Canada were great!

One crew member, Brandy was very helpful with recovering phone lost in customs. The plane was ancient and poorly maintained. Checked baggage did not arrive with flight. Almost missed flight because if insanely short layover time. Air Canada is worst flight I have ever booked with Kayak. Wanted to charge for headsets for on flight media.

this flight was exceptional due to the plane itself being updated with longer seat belts so no need for the extender and access to a tv.

Flight was oversold. Seats assigned to multiple passengers. Delay 1 hour to sort out.

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

Boarding is always chaotic. Delay was over 2 hours while inside plane . Crew not very friendly

Congested seating area Toronto Poor announcements Terrible food in flight Limited entertainment options

The flight was good. My luggage didn’t land with me when I arrived in Columbus. So grateful I was able to get my luggage back within the 2 hours😍👍.

Comfortable seats with good leg room. But not screens on seat backs.

I was rescheduled when I missed my flight due to border clearance issue

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