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Cheap flights from Calgary to Shanghai, China from C$ 578

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — SHA
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Calgary to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Calgary to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/129:35 p.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Thu 15/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,431
Wed 31/129:35 p.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Sat 17/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop17h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,456
Wed 31/121:31 p.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops35h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/16:25 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,466
Wed 31/129:35 p.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Tue 13/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop16h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,531
Wed 31/128:45 p.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Wed 14/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops28h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12C$ 1,533
Fri 26/128:15 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/16:10 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,548
Wed 31/129:35 p.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Fri 16/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop13h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12C$ 1,559
Mon 29/128:25 a.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Sat 17/15:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop13h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 26/12C$ 1,569
Fri 26/124:55 p.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/12:20 a.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,573
Thu 25/129:35 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/110:30 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops41h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,841
Tue 30/121:40 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/16:10 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12C$ 1,883
Wed 31/129:35 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops23h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/11:35 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops26h 06mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12C$ 1,885

Find flight deals from Calgary to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) 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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,007

One-way from

C$ 578

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,707
24/4-6/5
  • 24/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 294 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Shanghai

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Return

Price

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 28/1

7:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/3

8:50 a.m.-8:17 p.m.

2 stops25h 27m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 22/4

12:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

8:50 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops24h 10m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Sat 25/4

12:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

11:10 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops25h 50m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 24/4

11:30 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

11:10 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 22/4

12:00 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

8:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 22/4

7:45 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

8:50 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 23/4

12:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

1:40 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 20m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 22/1

10:00 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

4:10 p.m.-10:16 p.m.

2 stops21h 06m

C$ 1,132

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Fri 6/3

10:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

6:10 p.m.-8:04 a.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 1,162

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 28/1

3:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

6:10 p.m.-8:04 a.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 1,163

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Best time to book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Calgary to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Calgary to Shanghai is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 197). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,424). 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.

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 28 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air,China Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Calgary to Shanghai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
793 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,106 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,562 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,184 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Calgary to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Calgary to Shanghai?

    Calgary (YYC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Calgary; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Calgary airport to Shanghai. It is only a 9.3 km journey to Calgary (YYC) from Calgary’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Calgary to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Calgary to Shanghai in 23h 40m. Fly via Korean Air or XiamenAir to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9376 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Calgary to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Calgary to Shanghai round-trip from C$ 1,031. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Korean Air, from C$ 1,041, and Air Canada, from C$ 1,086. Cathay Pacific is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Calgary 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 Calgary to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 197). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,424). 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 4 airlines flying from Calgary to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Calgary 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,031AverageC$ 1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,041AverageC$ 1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,086AverageC$ 1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,387AverageC$ 1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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