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Among airlines operating Shanghai to Toronto flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai and Toronto. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• China Eastern

Flights from Shanghai to Toronto may depart from several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA), with arrivals available at airports in Toronto area airports such as Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ANA: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai to Toronto:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,301 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to C$ 2,282 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 89–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Shanghai to Toronto most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Vancouver Intl (YVR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Shanghai to Toronto route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,508 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 2,307, a difference of C$ 799. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai to Toronto route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Toronto flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Toronto are Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Toronto on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai to Toronto:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:01 am
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 8:11 am.

The flight takes about 14h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 24% above the route average of C$ 1,958. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Toronto takes 14h 01m, covering 18,372 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Shanghai to Toronto are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 708, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 02m, compared with 18h 18m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 18h 52m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai (Eastern Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Toronto is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) – daily rates from around C$ 12:

• Ace
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• City Car & Truck Rental
• Zoom Rent A Car
• Hertz

Near Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) – daily rates from around C$ 18:

• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Advance Car And Truck Rental
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Shanghai to Toronto range from C$ 1,548 to C$ 2,296, with an average of C$ 1,958 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,548 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Shanghai to Toronto route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.