Flying from Shanghai to Montreal: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Explore your options departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when planning your flight from Shanghai to Montreal.
Touch down at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Montreal's timezone is UTC-5, making Montreal 13 hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you make it on your Shanghai to Montreal flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Montreal
To pick up cheap Shanghai to Montreal flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Shanghai to Montreal flights departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Shanghai Pudong Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Montreal or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Shanghai Pudong Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PVG land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
You can reach SHA from central Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to Montreal? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Pick up a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is about 11 kilometres from Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU). Once your flight from Shanghai to Montreal has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Shanghai to Montreal:
Land, grab your Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are popular providers to pick from here.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from YHU in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
November is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Montreal, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Montreal based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Shanghai to Montreal ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Montreal, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are popular attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 161 kilometres west of Montreal, a visit to Ottawa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Canada, head for Laval, roughly 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are among the biggest draws.