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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 2:42 am
• Latest: departs at 4:25 pm and lands at 7:42 am.

The flight takes about 15h 17m.

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.

A direct flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 15h 17m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Shanghai range from C$ 1,560 to C$ 2,118, with an average of C$ 1,778 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,560 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 1,778. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,353 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 2,131 for direct.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern 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
• China Eastern: 81% on time
• Air Canada: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 106–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

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.

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).

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.

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, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 8 minutes.

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$ 1,663 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,895, a difference of C$ 232. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• China Eastern
• Air Canada

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Huangxing Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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.

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.