Cheap Flights from Toronto to Shanghai Starting at $464

The Toronto — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines Ltd., Westjet, and American Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $464. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) is the city’s primary international hub and typically handles most long-haul and premium carriers, alongside a mix of full-service and some low-cost operators. Located about 22 km northwest of downtown, it can be reached by the Union Pearson Express in roughly 25–30 minutes, airport shuttles and taxis in 25–45 minutes depending on traffic, or regional transit with longer connections; fares commonly range from modest rail fares to typical taxi rates. Pros: extensive international connections, full-service amenities and frequent ground-transport options. Cons: can be busy and involve longer transfers between terminals. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) sits on Toronto’s waterfront as a convenient, primarily domestic and short-haul airport that typically serves regional carriers and a few low-cost airlines. It’s only about 2 km from downtown, making ferry, pedestrian tunnel or short taxi and rideshare trips of roughly 5–15 minutes the usual options; fares for a taxi or rideshare are commonly low, while the pedestrian access is free. Pros: unmatched proximity to the financial core and quick check-in for short hops. Cons: limited route network and fewer long-haul amenities compared with the larger international airport. Hamilton’s John C. Munro International (YHM) is often positioned as a budget-leaning alternative for the Greater Toronto Area, commonly used by low-cost and leisure carriers offering lower-fare options. It sits about 70 km southwest of downtown Toronto; typical travel times are 60–90 minutes by car or shuttle, with fares varying by operator and time of day. Pros: often cheaper tickets and less crowded facilities. Cons: longer ground transfers to the city and fewer daily frequencies compared with Toronto’s primary airports.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) functions as the primary international gateway and long-haul hub, commonly handling intercontinental carriers and full-service airlines; fares here can be competitive for long-distance routes. It sits about 30–45 km east of downtown; passengers typically reach the city by maglev (8–15 minutes to Longyang Road then metro), airport express train or intercity metro lines, with travel times of roughly 30–60 minutes and fares usually ranging from modest metro fares to higher express or taxi charges. Pros: direct long-haul connections and modern facilities; cons: greater distance and sometimes heavier traffic en route. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) is a compact airport serving mainly domestic and regional flights and several short-haul international services, often used by budget and full-service carriers on China routes; it can be more economical and convenient for city-to-city travelers. Located about 13 km west of the city center, Hongqiao is well integrated with Shanghai’s rail and metro network—transfer to the city center can take 20–40 minutes by metro or taxi, with relatively low public-transport fares. Pros: proximity to downtown and fast intermodal connections; cons: fewer long-haul flights and more limited international options.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Toronto to Shanghai is $575 (November 2025), while the maximum is $752 (December 2025). On average, a ticket costs $634–$1,329.