What is the cheapest airline that flies from Alberta to China?

Philippine Airlines, Air Canada, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Alberta to China

How long is the flight from Alberta to China?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Alberta you fly out of and what airport in China you fly into. For example, flying from Calgary to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Edmonton to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to China?

Air Canada, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Alberta according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alberta to China?

Prices for flights from Alberta to China are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alberta to China?

As of October 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Alberta to China.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alberta to China?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alberta to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 527 Cheap Flights from Alberta to China in 2026/27

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5:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.YYC Calgary-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

10:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YYC Calgary

35h 45m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,066Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

7:10 a.m. - 11:05 p.m.YEG Edmonton-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

12:20 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YEG Edmonton

18h 25m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,087Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Thu, 4 Mar

5:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

12:45 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

22h 44m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,087Air Canada

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

5:55 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.YYC Calgary-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m2 stops Edmonton Vancouver Intl

5:35 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YYC Calgary

33h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Edmonton

C$ 1,153Air Canada

Sat, 21 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

11:15 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

23h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

21h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,191Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 10 Feb

11:15 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

23h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

21h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,192Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 10 Feb

8:55 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.YEG Edmonton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

8:50 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YEG Edmonton

26h 05m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,277Korean Air

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

5:10 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.YEG Edmonton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

8:50 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YEG Edmonton

37h 50m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,277Korean Air

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

7:45 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

34h 13m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,325Air China

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 10 Mar

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

8:45 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

33h 13m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,325Air China

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 10 Mar

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9:55 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:00 a.m. - 7:44 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

28h 44m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,398Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

6:00 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Chengdu Tianfu Intl

11:50 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

33h 40m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,460Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

9:55 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YYC Calgary-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

47h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

9:35 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YYC Calgary

45h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,677Cathay Pacific

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

6:25 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YEG Edmonton-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:05 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-YEG Edmonton

36h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,818Cathay Pacific

Sun, 11 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:50 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

6:45 p.m. - 3:29 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

34h 44m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,908Air China

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

7:50 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

6:45 p.m. - 3:29 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

34h 44m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,908Air China

Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

11:35 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

19h 30m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,148China Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

11:35 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.YYC Calgary-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

5:30 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-YYC Calgary

21h 14m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,148China Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

5:30 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.YEG Edmonton-PEK Beijing Capital

33h 35m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

8:05 p.m. - 4:22 p.m.PEK Beijing Capital-YEG Edmonton

34h 17m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary

C$ 2,252Air Canada

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

4:25 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.YEG Edmonton-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

8:05 p.m. - 2:42 a.m.PEK Beijing Capital-YEG Edmonton

20h 37m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,252Air Canada

Sat, 10 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

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Cathay Pacific flights from Alberta to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Alberta to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

12 Nov

YYC11:15 a.m.Calgary

23h 45m

2 stops

CAN1:00 a.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

10 Feb

CAN10:15 a.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 15m

2 stops

YYC5:30 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,191

Cathay Pacific

10 Nov

YYC9:15 a.m.Calgary

23h 40m

2 stops

PVG10:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23 Nov

PVG2:45 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 45m

2 stops

YYC8:30 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,218

Cathay Pacific

8 Nov

YYC11:15 a.m.Calgary

23h 45m

2 stops

CAN1:00 a.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

17 Nov

CAN10:20 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 10m

2 stops

YYC5:30 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,234

Air China flights from Alberta to China

Our best Air China deals on Alberta to China flight tickets

Air China

19 Nov

YYC9:00 a.m.Calgary

22h 45m

2 stops

CAN9:45 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

10 Mar

CAN8:45 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 13m

2 stops

YYC3:58 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,325

Air China

19 Nov

YYC9:00 a.m.Calgary

22h 45m

2 stops

CAN9:45 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

10 Mar

CAN8:45 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

33h 13m

2 stops

YYC3:58 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,328

Air China

16 Oct

YYC6:50 a.m.Calgary

25h 45m

2 stops

CAN10:35 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

3 Nov

CAN6:45 p.m.Guangzhou Baiyun

35h 14m

2 stops

YYC3:59 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,661

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CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Mon 23/11

5:10 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

10:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops35h 45m

C$ 1,066

Quickest round-trip

EdmontonGuangzhou

YEG Edmonton - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YEGCAN

Edmonton

Fri 29/1

7:10 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/3

12:20 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops18h 25m

C$ 1,087

CalgaryGuangzhou

YYC Calgary - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YYCCAN

Calgary

Mon 16/11

5:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 25/11

12:45 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

2 stops22h 44m

C$ 1,087

CalgaryShanghai

YYC Calgary - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YYCPVG

Calgary

Sat 21/11

5:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/12

5:35 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops33h 20m

C$ 1,153

CalgaryGuangzhou

YYC Calgary - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YYCCAN

Calgary

Thu 12/11

11:15 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/2

10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

C$ 1,191

CalgaryGuangzhou

YYC Calgary - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YYCCAN

Calgary

Thu 12/11

11:15 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/2

10:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

C$ 1,192

EdmontonShanghai

YEG Edmonton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Sun 22/11

8:55 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

8:50 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 05m

C$ 1,277

EdmontonShanghai

YEG Edmonton - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Sun 22/11

5:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/11

8:50 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops37h 50m

C$ 1,277

CalgaryGuangzhou

YYC Calgary - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YYCCAN

Calgary

Thu 19/11

9:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/3

7:45 p.m.-3:58 p.m.

2 stops34h 13m

C$ 1,325

CalgaryGuangzhou

YYC Calgary - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

YYCCAN

Calgary

Thu 19/11

9:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/3

8:45 p.m.-3:58 p.m.

2 stops33h 13m

C$ 1,325

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Alberta to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,268. If you’re not able to fly to China in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Alberta to China during September average around C$ 1,284.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Alberta to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Alberta when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around C$ 1,485 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Alberta for as low as C$ 1,138 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Alberta to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Alberta to China flight.

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Best price found	C$ 527
Fastest flight time	16h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Alberta in the past 72 hours is C$ 527. The best round-trip flight deal from Alberta to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,066.

The fastest flight from Alberta to China takes 16h 05m

There are no direct flights from Alberta to China. There are no popular flight routes from Alberta to China.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Alberta to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alberta to China?
Prices for flights from Alberta to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alberta to China?
As of October 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Alberta to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alberta to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Alberta to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Alberta to China

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Alberta to China with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,509 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 998	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,218 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,013	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,728 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,152	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 32 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,219	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 1,398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 174 reviews	Search China Southern flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,719	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 848 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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