Statistics on Montreal-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Montreal)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Montreal airport is $ 1543 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1388 (in march) and $ 1822 (in august), which is a saving of $ 155 or a surplus of $ 280 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1355 to $1409 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Montreal-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Montreal and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1388, saving $ 155 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1543). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1822).
Flight Montreal-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1445 | $ 1650 | fair price |
| February | $ 1247 | $ 1407 | good price |
| March | $ 1200 | $ 1388 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1273 | $ 1441 | good price |
| May | $ 1318 | $ 1445 | fair price |
| June | $ 1415 | $ 1559 | fair price |
| July | $ 1497 | $ 1720 | fair price |
| August | $ 1664 | $ 1822 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1318 | $ 1474 | fair price |
| October | $ 1328 | $ 1475 | fair price |
| November | $ 1277 | $ 1439 | good price |
| December | $ 1399 | $ 1679 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Montreal to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Montreal to Shanghai range from $1029 to $2060. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1030 to $1084), 1% at the maximum price (from $2005 to $2060). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1409 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Shanghai flight
There are 19 companies that serve Montreal from Shanghai airport: Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Porter Airlines, United, Air China, TAP, ANA, Delta, Lufthansa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Kish Airline, Emirates, flair airlines and SATA Internacional.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Montreal->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Montreal-Shanghai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $43. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $62.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Montreal departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $48. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Montreal-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Shanghai | 02-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 993 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 03-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 979 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Iberia |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 09-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 993 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 10-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 1039 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 14-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 999 | layover flight with Delta |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 1054 | layover flight with Condor |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 02-06 to 09-06-2025 | $ 1057 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 08-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 1057 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Montreal → Shanghai | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 1053 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
When to book your flight Montreal - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Montreal-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1442 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (172 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Montreal to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1553 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1617), 3 to 4 months ($ 1609), 5 to 6 months ($ 1565), 6 to 7 months ($ 1596), 7 to 8 months ($ 1628), 8 to 9 months ($ 1642), 10 to 11 months ($ 1589) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1274), 5 to 6 months ($ 1402) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1157 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1322), 3 to 4 months ($ 1185) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1222 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1407), 4 to 5 months ($ 1280), 5 to 6 months ($ 1364), 6 to 7 months ($ 1359), 7 to 8 months ($ 1354), 8 to 9 months ($ 1355), 9 to 10 months ($ 1420) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1348), 2 to 3 months ($ 1371), 3 to 4 months ($ 1388), 4 to 5 months ($ 1327), 8 to 9 months ($ 1434) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1526), 3 to 4 months ($ 1405), 5 to 6 months ($ 1426), 6 to 7 months ($ 1441), 7 to 8 months ($ 1551), 9 to 10 months ($ 1520) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1469 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1668), 5 to 6 months ($ 1681), 6 to 7 months ($ 1636), 7 to 8 months ($ 1624), 9 to 10 months ($ 1701), 10 to 11 months ($ 1717) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1694 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1778), 6 to 7 months ($ 1763), 8 to 9 months ($ 1731), 10 to 11 months ($ 1713) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1299 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1467), 6 to 7 months ($ 1402), 7 to 8 months ($ 1415), 9 to 10 months ($ 1356), 10 to 11 months ($ 1445) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1466), 3 to 4 months ($ 1458), 7 to 8 months ($ 1400), 8 to 9 months ($ 1425), 10 to 11 months ($ 1430) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1291 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1420), 4 to 5 months ($ 1396), 8 to 9 months ($ 1367), 9 to 10 months ($ 1426) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1426 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1527), 4 to 5 months ($ 1543), 5 to 6 months ($ 1575), 6 to 7 months ($ 1647), 8 to 9 months ($ 1656), 9 to 10 months ($ 1543), 10 to 11 months ($ 1653) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Montreal to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1280 $979 to $2638 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1163 $1029 to $1408 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1190 $1053 to $1514 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1480 $1279 to $1698 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1444 $1286 to $1610 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1181 $1043 to $1298 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1209 $1140 to $1304 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1206 $1070 to $1245 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1303 $1215 to $1562 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1354 $1231 to $1572 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1252 $1187 to $1307 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!