Traveling from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
14 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Shanghai to Pearson International Airport flight.
Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai. Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto, which follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 11:45am departure between PVG and YYZ.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to YYZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
China Eastern Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport taking off from PVG.
The top choice among passengers flying between PVG and YYZ is China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 93.75% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Shanghai to YYZ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PVG and YYZ include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes to drive the 35 miles or so.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
78.11% of flights that leave from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and YYZ are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to SHA from Shanghai's center in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 9 miles away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to YYZ flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 85.58% of them touching down on schedule.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYZ if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
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Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is around 17 miles from the center of Toronto. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$391 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport. A return flight starts at $825. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to YYZ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Shanghai to Pearson International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Shanghai to YYZ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Plan your visit to Toronto in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Shanghai to YYZ plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging from 57ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 34ºF.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Pearson International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Toronto visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include CN Tower, Skypod CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Toronto. Around 95 miles away to the south-west, top sights here include Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Around 160 miles east of Toronto, Kingston is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.