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Cheap flights from Calgary to Shanghai, China from C$ 627

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — SHA
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Calgary to Shanghai

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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 12 July 2026.

Thu 10/99:00 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops27h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Wed 23/94:00 p.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops22h 44m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 1,128
Sun 23/812:45 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
1 stop36h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 8/95:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YYC
1 stop32h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,134
Wed 2/96:45 a.m.
YYC
-
PVG
1 stop42h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 15/95:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YYC
1 stop32h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,137
Mon 31/86:30 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops26h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Mon 21/99:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops29h 29m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 9/7C$ 1,148
Sun 18/106:50 p.m.
YYC
-
SHA
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/114:55 p.m.
SHA
-
YYC
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,161
Sun 18/108:00 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/117:55 a.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,161
Sun 30/89:55 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/911:55 a.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 1,165
Sun 23/89:00 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/99:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops29h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,171
Sat 7/1112:00 p.m.
YYC
-
SHA
2 stops37h 50m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 21/116:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YYC
2 stops21h 35m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 8/7C$ 1,178
Thu 19/117:00 p.m.
YYC
-
SHA
2 stops24h 10m
China Southern
Thu 3/128:05 p.m.
SHA
-
YYC
2 stops19h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,179
Wed 9/99:55 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/99:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YYC
2 stops29h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7C$ 1,189
Tue 22/912:50 p.m.
YYC
-
PVG
1 stop36h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 22/105:20 p.m.
PVG
-
YYC
1 stop32h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/7C$ 1,190

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 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,128

One-way from

C$ 627

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 2,555
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 10/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 35m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 646 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 124 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 19/11

7:00 p.m.-9:10 a.m.

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

8:05 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

2 stops19h 40m

C$ 1,179

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 22/7

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

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

4:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops22h 34m

C$ 1,203

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 10/9

6:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

3:55 p.m.-11:47 a.m.

2 stops33h 52m

C$ 1,255

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 15/9

3:50 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

3:55 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

2 stops29h 17m

C$ 1,255
Quickest round-trip

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 3/9

6:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

3:55 p.m.-6:27 p.m.

2 stops16h 32m

C$ 1,255

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Tue 1/9

9:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/9

6:50 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops26h 40m

C$ 1,268

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 7/10

9:55 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/10

4:55 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops21h 50m

C$ 1,330

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Sun 18/10

6:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops33h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

4:55 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 1,353

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 23/7

9:55 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops32h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/7

11:10 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

C$ 1,362

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Mon 31/8

8:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

7:15 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops19h 29m

C$ 1,367

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 123). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,336). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Calgary to Shanghai?

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

The best time to book flights from Calgary to Shanghai is 5 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.

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 12 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air,Cathay Pacific, andAir Canada 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
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,406 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
11,328 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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 3 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 17h 15m. Fly via China Southern, Air Canada, or Hong Kong Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 9357 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$ 1,001. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Korean Air, from C$ 1,029, and Air Canada, from C$ 1,069. Cathay Pacific is 37% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 123). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,336). 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 3 airlines flying from Calgary to Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 12 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,001AverageC$ 1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,029AverageC$ 1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,069AverageC$ 1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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