Travelling from Toronto to Shanghai: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Shanghai, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main terminals.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's primary hubs.
A direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai takes an average of 14 hours 44 minutes. The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which makes it 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Toronto to Shanghai.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll need a visa for China if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're after a direct flight from Toronto to Shanghai, you can depart from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Get from YYZ to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) without any stops.
China Eastern Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Toronto to Shanghai jetting out of YYZ.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Shanghai, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Shanghai, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is around 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Toronto to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is located around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Toronto to Shanghai has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 21 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Toronto to Shanghai:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Shanghai
At the moment, C$627 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,184. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Shanghai. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Toronto to Shanghai.
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Toronto to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Shanghai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Shanghai, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Toronto to Shanghai. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or something more luxurious, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
