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Flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Montreal to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.C$1,231 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 7, returning Mon, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Sep 22, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,231, select.
Shanghai.C$1,276 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 29, returning Mon, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines and Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Mon, Sep 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,276, select.
Shanghai.C$1,291 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1, returning Wed, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Oct 8, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,291, select.
Shanghai.C$1,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16, returning Thu, Mar 5.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Mar 5, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,329, select.
Shanghai.C$1,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16, returning Tue, Feb 24.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Feb 24, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,329, select.
Shanghai.C$1,339 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 23, returning Tue, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Thu, Oct 23, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,339, select.
Shanghai.C$1,342 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 18, returning Wed, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Thu, Sep 18, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Nov 12, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,342, select.
Shanghai.C$1,349 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 31, returning Sun, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Air Canada and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, Aug 31, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Sep 7, arriving in Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,349, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Montreal to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from C$1,598
Sep
from C$1,231
Oct
from C$1,291
Nov
from C$1,356
Dec
from C$1,356
Jan
from C$1,372
Feb
from C$1,356
Mar
from C$1,356
Apr
from C$1,356
May
from C$1,397
Jun
from C$1,397
Jul
from C$2,051

Alternative Montreal to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Montreal to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Montreal to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$1,231
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Montreal to Shanghai is C$1,231. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Montreal to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,231.
There are no flights flying from Montreal to Shanghai, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Shanghai is usually September.
If you're flying from Montreal, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from C$1,231.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Montreal to Shanghai on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Montreal and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 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.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Porter Airlines.

Flying from Montreal to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Shanghai jetting off from here.

  • Touch down in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai 12 hours ahead of Montreal.

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

  • Flying over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Shanghai

  • Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Shanghai flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Montreal to Shanghai across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai.

  • Lock in a cheap Montreal to Shanghai flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Montreal

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.

  • YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal to Shanghai, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • After your flight from Montreal to Shanghai, tuck yourself in at a hotel near SHA. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Crank up the music and hit the open road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz and begin discovering new places right away.

  • Typically, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Reserve your ride from SHA as soon as your plans are confirmed.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Montreal to Shanghai. April is the busiest month to travel to Shanghai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your Montreal to Shanghai tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from Montreal to Shanghai

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