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Flight deals from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 19,563. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.R 8,169 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,169, select.
Shanghai.R 8,372 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,372, select.
Shanghai.R 8,383 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,383, select.
Shanghai.R 8,396 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,396, select.
Shanghai.R 8,399 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,399, select.
Shanghai.R 8,399 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Mar.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,399, select.
Shanghai.R 8,402 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,402, select.
Shanghai.R 8,402 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,402, select.
Shanghai.R 8,998 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,998, select.
Shanghai.R 9,281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,281, select.
Shanghai.R 9,340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,340, select.
Shanghai.R 10,281 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,281, select.
Shanghai.R 10,697 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,697, select.
Shanghai.R 10,697 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,697, select.
Shanghai.R 10,701 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,701, select.
Shanghai.R 10,719 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,719, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 8,169
Aug
from R 8,372
Sep
from R 8,998
Oct
from R 9,281
Nov
from R 9,340
Dec
from R 10,281
Jan
from R 8,402
Feb
from R 8,396
Mar
from R 8,399
Apr
from R 8,383
May
from R 8,399
Jun
from R 11,764

Direct flights from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong

Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from R 8,892
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from R 8,169
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Toronto to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,164
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time15 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong is R 15,505. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong.
Air Canada, China Southern and China Eastern fly direct from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong.
As of July 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Shanghai Pudong is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Friday, 23 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, WestJet and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 15 minutes.

  • Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Toronto and observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Pack your bags and choose from seven weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your YYZ to PVG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • China Eastern is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with China Eastern on this route.

  • China Eastern is the most punctual carrier offering YYZ to PVG flights. An impressive 82.35% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • 68% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To reach Toronto Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YYZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

  • Shanghai Pudong Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Shanghai in March.

  • Book your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you want to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYZ to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are highlights.

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