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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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — SHA
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop18h 05m
Sun 18/103:55 p.m. -
2 stops29h 17m
Deal found 8/8C$ 1,044
Thu 3/99:00 p.m. -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 10/96:55 p.m. -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 6/8C$ 1,104
Tue 15/98:30 p.m. -
2 stops27h 35m
Wed 11/112:00 p.m. -
2 stops19h 34m
Deal found 7/8C$ 1,130
Mon 7/96:45 a.m. -
1 stop42h 35m
Mon 14/95:20 p.m. -
1 stop32h 34m
Deal found 9/8C$ 1,137
Tue 15/96:50 a.m. -
2 stops25h 00m
Wed 11/112:45 p.m. -
2 stops20h 14m
Deal found 7/8C$ 1,140
Tue 8/91:52 p.m. -
2 stops35h 28m
Tue 15/95:20 p.m. -
2 stops33h 36m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,161
Sun 30/82:20 p.m. -
2 stops30h 45m
Mon 14/99:30 a.m. -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 8/8C$ 1,173
Sun 30/812:35 p.m. -
1 stop35h 30m
Mon 14/93:55 p.m. -
1 stop21h 49m
Deal found 8/8C$ 1,178
Sun 20/96:45 a.m. -
1 stop42h 35m
Mon 5/105:20 p.m. -
1 stop32h 39m
Deal found 6/8C$ 1,179
Tue 15/912:50 p.m. -
1 stop36h 30m
Wed 11/116:50 p.m. -
1 stop33h 21m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,182
Tue 8/99:55 p.m. -
2 stops21h 25m
Tue 15/93:50 p.m. -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,190
Fri 4/99:55 p.m. -
2 stops34h 25m
Fri 11/910:50 a.m. -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,192

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,044

One-way from

C$ 578

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,256
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/9-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 22m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 447 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 120 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary 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 August 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Mon 7/9

6:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop42h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

5:20 p.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop32h 34m

C$ 1,137

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Mon 7/9

8:00 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

8:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 1,154

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 5/11

12:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

6:10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

2 stops21h 35m

C$ 1,242

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 1/9

11:05 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/9

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

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 1,281

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 4/9

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

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 22/9

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

2 stops22h 20m

C$ 1,306

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 1/9

11:05 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/9

11:10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops20h 20m

C$ 1,306

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 4/9

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

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 24/9

1:40 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

C$ 1,306
Quickest round-trip

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 8/10

6:00 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

3:55 p.m.-3:29 p.m.

1 stop13h 34m

C$ 1,339

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 30/9

7:00 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

8:30 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

C$ 1,363

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YYCSHA

Calgary

Tue 3/11

9:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

1:35 p.m.-9:05 a.m.

2 stops33h 30m

C$ 1,374

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Best time to book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,232). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,482). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Calgary to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 1,238 and C$ 1,256 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,044 on Air Canada (15 Sep-18 Oct).

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 10 August 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
1,222 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,222 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
7.5
Good
1,444 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
11,457 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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.
Hong Kong Airlines
6.3
Okay
31 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,222 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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 19h 05m. Fly via American Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, or Korean Air 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$ 986. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Korean Air, from C$ 1,013, and Air Canada, from C$ 1,052. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,232). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,482). 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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Alternative routes for Calgary to Shanghai

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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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 986AverageC$ 1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,013AverageC$ 1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,052AverageC$ 1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,127AverageC$ 1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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