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Cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China from C$ 764

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — SHA
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,639

One-way from

C$ 764

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,910
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/10-31/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Montreal to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 272 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from Montreal to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2025.

Tue 7/1011:15 a.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/33:55 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,639
Sun 12/107:30 a.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Mon 3/115:50 p.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop38h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/6C$ 1,657
Tue 7/103:58 p.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop34h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/35:00 p.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop33h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,713
Mon 20/107:30 a.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops38h 30mAir China
Thu 27/1112:30 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops45h 34mAir China
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,719
Wed 1/105:00 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops32h 45mDelta
Wed 25/26:00 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,727
Mon 1/97:30 a.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Fri 12/125:50 p.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop26h 20mAir China
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,731
Thu 28/88:10 a.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops24h 00mKorean Air
Sun 16/118:50 a.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops52h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,734
Tue 16/95:15 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops38h 30mJapan Airlines
Wed 24/94:05 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops36h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 7/6C$ 1,737
Tue 17/66:45 p.m.YUL - SHA
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:15 p.m.SHA - YUL
2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,757
Sun 7/94:55 p.m.YUL - PVG
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/98:10 p.m.PVG - YUL
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,772
Mon 29/94:40 p.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop27h 00mSWISS
Thu 2/410:05 a.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop40h 55mSWISS
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,871
Mon 8/98:40 p.m.YUL - PVG
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Sun 23/1112:10 a.m.PVG - YUL
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,894

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Montreal to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Montreal to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Montreal

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 7/10

11:15 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

3:55 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

C$ 1,639

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 12/10

7:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/11

5:50 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop38h 45m

C$ 1,657

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 7/10

3:58 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop34h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

5:00 p.m.-2:49 p.m.

1 stop33h 49m

C$ 1,713

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 20/10

7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

12:30 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

2 stops45h 34m

C$ 1,719

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 1/10

5:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

6:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

C$ 1,727

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 1/9

7:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/12

5:50 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 1,731

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 28/8

8:10 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/11

8:50 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops52h 50m

C$ 1,734

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 16/9

5:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

4:05 p.m.-4:24 p.m.

2 stops36h 19m

C$ 1,737

MontrealShanghai

YUL - PVG

YULPVG

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 7/9

4:55 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/9

12:10 p.m.-10:06 p.m.

2 stops21h 56m

C$ 1,772

MontrealShanghai

YUL - SHA

YULSHA

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 21/10

11:15 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/11

9:30 p.m.-6:23 p.m.

2 stops33h 53m

C$ 1,809

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Montreal with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,072). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,532). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 June 2025.

When flying from Montreal to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 10 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Montreal to Shanghai. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at C$ 1,657. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,713 and C$ 1,719, respectively. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 840. However, be on the lookout for offers from Japan Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Montreal to Shanghai for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,072). Flying from Montreal to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,532). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Montreal to Shanghai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Montreal to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 1,334AverageC$ 1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,391AverageC$ 1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,395AverageC$ 1,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,512AverageC$ 1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,552AverageC$ 1,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,783AverageC$ 2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestC$ 1,826AverageC$ 2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,855AverageC$ 2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,860AverageC$ 2,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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