Statistics on Toronto-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: Toronto)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Toronto airport is $ 1803 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1569 (in may) and $ 2286 (in december), which is a saving of $ 234 or a surplus of $ 483 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1423 to $1476 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1569, saving $ 234 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1803). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2286).
Flight Toronto-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1301 | $ 1903 | fair price |
| February | $ 1183 | $ 1756 | fair price |
| March | $ 1195 | $ 1744 | fair price |
| April | $ 1240 | $ 1643 | good price |
| May | $ 1153 | $ 1569 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1285 | $ 1673 | good price |
| July | $ 1452 | $ 1868 | fair price |
| August | $ 1600 | $ 2012 | fair price |
| September | $ 1323 | $ 1694 | good price |
| October | $ 1321 | $ 1650 | good price |
| November | $ 1231 | $ 1835 | fair price |
| December | $ 1525 | $ 2286 the most expensive | very high 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 Toronto to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Shanghai range from $474 to $2266. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1423 to $1476 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Shanghai flight
There are 26 companies that serve Toronto from Shanghai airport: Air Canada, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, Air Transat, China Eastern, United, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, Fly Play, Porter Airlines, flair airlines, Kish Airline, Air China, Ethiopian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Swiss, Korean Air, EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Philippine Airlines, American Airlines, Hainan Airlines, KLM, ANA and Air India.
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 (20% of the time) on the Toronto->Shanghai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Toronto-Shanghai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1548 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Shanghai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $256. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $270.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Toronto 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 $248. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $232.
Top prices Toronto-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Shanghai | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1110 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 24-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 974 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 01-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 1163 | layover flight with Delta |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 03-12 to 27-12-2024 | $ 1085 | layover flight with United |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 12-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 1058 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 20-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1066 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 06-04 to 18-04-2025 | $ 1163 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 15-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 1103 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 17-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 1103 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| Toronto → Shanghai | 01-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight Toronto - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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 Toronto-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1496 $, which is a saving of 307 $ 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 (88 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1467 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1839), 2 to 3 months ($ 1693), 5 to 6 months ($ 1535), 7 to 8 months ($ 1593), 8 to 9 months ($ 1640), 10 to 11 months ($ 1537) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1361 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1612), 1 to 2 months ($ 1462), 3 to 4 months ($ 1464), 6 to 7 months ($ 1518), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490), 8 to 9 months ($ 1600), 9 to 10 months ($ 1609) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1409 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 2 to 3 months ($ 1420), 4 to 5 months ($ 1484), 7 to 8 months ($ 1523), 8 to 9 months ($ 1495), 9 to 10 months ($ 1554) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1516), 4 to 5 months ($ 1366), 5 to 6 months ($ 1322), 6 to 7 months ($ 1327), 8 to 9 months ($ 1308), 9 to 10 months ($ 1465) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1506), 5 to 6 months ($ 1431), 6 to 7 months ($ 1487), 7 to 8 months ($ 1339), 8 to 9 months ($ 1380), 9 to 10 months ($ 1286), 10 to 11 months ($ 1425) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1383 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1502), 6 to 7 months ($ 1469), 7 to 8 months ($ 1667), 8 to 9 months ($ 1566), 9 to 10 months ($ 1430) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1484 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1620), 4 to 5 months ($ 1861), 6 to 7 months ($ 1580), 7 to 8 months ($ 1516), 10 to 11 months ($ 1643) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1543 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1917), 4 to 5 months ($ 1912), 5 to 6 months ($ 1907), 6 to 7 months ($ 1882), 7 to 8 months ($ 1874), 10 to 11 months ($ 1632) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1459 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1653), 4 to 5 months ($ 1635), 5 to 6 months ($ 1566), 6 to 7 months ($ 1628), 8 to 9 months ($ 1551) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1627), 2 to 3 months ($ 1535), 3 to 4 months ($ 1552), 4 to 5 months ($ 1603), 5 to 6 months ($ 1586), 9 to 10 months ($ 1532), 10 to 11 months ($ 1573) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1173 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1803), 3 to 4 months ($ 1524), 4 to 5 months ($ 1458), 5 to 6 months ($ 1545), 6 to 7 months ($ 1500), 7 to 8 months ($ 1365), 8 to 9 months ($ 1577), 10 to 11 months ($ 1349) |
| December | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1528 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2081), 1 to 2 months ($ 2176), 4 to 5 months ($ 1921), 5 to 6 months ($ 1647), 6 to 7 months ($ 1859), 7 to 8 months ($ 1879), 8 to 9 months ($ 1793), 9 to 10 months ($ 1997) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $41. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $57 more.
Toronto 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1558 $974 to $1900 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1623 $954 to $2970 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1725 $1261 to $2377 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1516 $1058 to $2104 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1487 $1129 to $1987 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1930 $1064 to $8698 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1826 $1098 to $2395 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 3395 $1254 to $8554 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2588 $1294 to $3950 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 2076 $1576 to $3782 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1291 $1262 to $1328 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 3273 $1092 to $5762 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march and september are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!