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Cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration19 h and 30 mFlights between Montreal and Shanghai take, on average, 19 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from Montreal to Shanghai
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Montreal to Shanghai
One-way average Price£1308The average price for a flight Montreal - Shanghai at Opodo is £1308, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from Montreal
Exchange rate
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 7,049 mi
Montreal airports
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)How far from city centre: 8 mi
Shanghai airports
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your Montreal to Shanghai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Montreal to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Montreal to Shanghai takes roughly 18 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Montreal–Shanghai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
  • Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The weather in Shanghai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 1ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: December
  • Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Montreal to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Montreal to Shanghai:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Montreal to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?
When you fly from Montreal to Shanghai the average price is £1308. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Montreal to Shanghai at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Montreal to Shanghai. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a flight from Montreal to Shanghai are September, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Montreal to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Montreal depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Montreal in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, March and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Montreal - Shanghai.
How long does the flight take to go from Montreal to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Montreal and Shanghai is of around 19 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,048.62 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Montreal?
While in Montreal temperatures can reach an average of 18º ºC in summer, Shanghai can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -10º ºC average in Montreal.

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