Travelling from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
14 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can choose from 4 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 3:25pm departure between YYZ and PVG.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to PVG.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) operate out of this terminal.
China Eastern Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport jetting out of YYZ.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YYZ and PVG is China Eastern Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is China Eastern Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 78.79% of the time.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from YKF arrive at their final stop as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PVG and turn out the lights sooner:
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
R 7,676 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start from R 14,796. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). July is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Book a Toronto to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another essential stop in China and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
