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Among airlines operating Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flights:

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

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

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

• China Eastern
• Air Canada

Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai usually depart from Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

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

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,327 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 2,091 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 104–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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 4% 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 13% on the Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,631 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,859, a difference of C$ 227. 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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 24 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 am and lands at 2:40 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 7:40 am.

The flight takes about 15h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 1,744. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 15h 15m, covering 18,357 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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 841, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Canada has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai flights are:

• China Southern: 96% on time
• Air Canada: 83% on time
• China Eastern: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

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 Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 17m, compared with 18h 37m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 19h 56m via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX).

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

Round-trip flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai range from C$ 1,531 to C$ 2,077, with an average of C$ 1,744 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,531 counts as a good deal.

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