How to get fromOttawa to Shanghaiby plane or train

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Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane YOW - PVG
20h
¥2,775–7,075
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane YOW - SHA
22h 34m
¥2,625–7,525
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane YUL - PVG
21h 24m
¥4,947–9,588
Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane YYZ - PVG
22h 22m
¥4,258–7,585
Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane YYZ - SHA
25h 6m
¥2,808–8,035
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane YOW - WUX
2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
25h 15m
¥3,447–10,106

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

25Weekly Planes

19h 40mAverage Duration

¥2,723Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,377.2 km
Duration: 20h

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Shanghai, China?

Air Canada, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 4 times a day.

Airlines

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Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 27m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥2,700–7,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Vancouver

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: ¥2,800–7,500

Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 27m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥2,600–7,000

Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Incheon

Ave. Duration: 19h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥2,900–10,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Newark, Tokyo Haneda

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥3,700–13,000

Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Ave. Duration: 14h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥2,300–6,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Incheon

Ave. Duration: 21h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ¥4,300–15,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Incheon

Ave. Duration: 22h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥4,400–15,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Calgary, Incheon

Ave. Duration: 25h 20m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ¥4,900–16,000

Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Vancouver, Incheon

Ave. Duration: 25h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ¥4,600–16,000

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

The Sukhothai Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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