Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SHA to YYZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SHA and YYZ:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Haneda Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Right now, R 10,626 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 21,564. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHA to YYZ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA's address is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that take off from SHA arrive at their destination on time.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to explore Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to YYZ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Toronto, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without dropping by Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.