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Cheap flights from Calgary to Shanghai, China from C$ 632

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — SHA
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Calgary to Shanghai are usually found in October or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,119

One-way from

C$ 677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,772
17/9-29/10
  • 17/9-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 29m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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22/7
  • 22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Calgary to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 2 July 2025.

Wed 17/912:00 p.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/108:35 a.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,119
Wed 10/97:00 a.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/91:20 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops32h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 1,134
Sun 2/117:15 a.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops41h 35mDelta
Mon 24/116:00 p.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops32h 44mDelta
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,203
Wed 5/112:30 p.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop34h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 19/116:10 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop32h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,250
Wed 17/96:15 a.m.YYC - PVG
1 stop17h 50mAir Canada
Wed 29/104:35 p.m.PVG - YYC
1 stop15h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,263
Fri 10/1011:50 a.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops33h 00mChina Airlines
Sat 8/117:50 p.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops30h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,295
Wed 5/119:45 p.m.YYC - PVG
2 stops23h 50mKorean Air
Tue 25/112:00 p.m.PVG - YYC
2 stops20h 19mKorean Air
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,325
Thu 11/910:00 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops24h 50mXiamenAir
Mon 22/96:10 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops20h 34mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/7C$ 1,908
Fri 22/83:55 p.m.YYC - SHA
1 stop35h 10mKorean Air
Sun 7/96:25 p.m.SHA - YYC
1 stop35h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 2/7C$ 2,305
Sun 3/81:00 p.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops33h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 23/81:20 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops32h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7C$ 2,619
Mon 22/128:00 a.m.YYC - SHA
2 stops22h 40mAir China
Sat 3/110:30 p.m.SHA - YYC
2 stops56h 09mAir China
Deal found 1/7C$ 3,092

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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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Calgary to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Calgary

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 17/9

9:00 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/10

5:30 p.m.-7:34 a.m.

2 stops28h 04m

C$ 1,112

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 10/9

7:00 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/9

1:20 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

2 stops32h 11m

C$ 1,134

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 9/9

12:22 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops37h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/9

5:30 p.m.-11:39 a.m.

2 stops32h 09m

C$ 1,207

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 17/9

8:25 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/10

4:35 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop16h 29m

C$ 1,267

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Sat 9/8

12:47 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop36h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/10

5:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 1,285

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 10/10

11:50 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

7:50 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops30h 25m

C$ 1,295

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 9/9

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

2 stops20h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

11:10 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 50m

C$ 1,330

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 11/9

10:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

6:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops20h 34m

C$ 1,908

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Fri 22/8

3:55 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

6:25 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop35h 45m

C$ 2,305

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Sun 3/8

1:00 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 23/8

1:20 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

2 stops32h 11m

C$ 2,619

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Calgary to Shanghai is 66 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,069). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,527). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YYC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Calgary to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air,China Airlines, andEmirates 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
1,101 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,101 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
747 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
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Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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
924 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

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 5 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.

  • 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$ 1,207. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 1,263, and American Airlines, from C$ 1,285. Delta is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Calgary to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 780. Users have also found prices from C$ 786 and C$ 823 on XiamenAir and Korean Air, respectively.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,069). Flying from Calgary to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,527). 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 5 airlines flying from Calgary to Shanghai

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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,059AverageC$ 1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,084AverageC$ 1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,280AverageC$ 1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,462AverageC$ 1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EVA AirCheapestC$ 1,491AverageC$ 1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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