How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Alberta to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Edmonton and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 30m on average. Another popular route from Alberta to Shanghai is flying from Calgary to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Hong Kong Airlines, China Southern, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Alberta to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Alberta according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Alberta to Shanghai are updated daily.

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

As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Alberta to Shanghai.

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

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 Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 610 Cheap Flights from Alberta to Shanghai in 2026

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9:55 p.m. - 10:40 a.m.

YYC

PVG

22h 45m

2 stops

11:55 a.m. - 12:44 a.m.

PVG

YYC

26h 49m

2 stops

C$ 1,235Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep

6:25 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.

YEG

SHA

24h 55m

2 stops

8:00 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.

SHA

YEG

29h 50m

2 stops

C$ 1,249Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

9:55 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

YYC

PVG

32h 35m

2 stops

6:20 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

PVG

YYC

28h 10m

2 stops

C$ 1,250China Southern

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

9:55 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YEG

PVG

39h 05m

2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 10:07 p.m.

PVG

YEG

19h 32m

2 stops

C$ 1,297Air Canada

Sun, 22 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

6:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YEG

PVG

30h 25m

2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.

PVG

YEG

22h 07m

1 stop

C$ 1,299Air Canada

Sun, 22 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

7:55 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

YYC

SHA

29h 40m

2 stops

10:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SHA

YYC

32h 30m

2 stops

C$ 1,397Cathay Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

7:55 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

YYC

SHA

29h 40m

2 stops

10:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SHA

YYC

32h 30m

2 stops

C$ 1,401Cathay Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

8:15 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.

YYC

SHA

24h 25m

2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 3:29 p.m.

SHA

YYC

39h 59m

2 stops

C$ 1,432Air China

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

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

YYC

SHA

21h 25m

2 stops

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

SHA

YYC

26h 40m

2 stops

C$ 1,455China Southern

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

8:15 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.

YYC

SHA

24h 25m

2 stops

4:35 p.m. - 3:29 p.m.

SHA

YYC

36h 54m

2 stops

C$ 1,462Air China

Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

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Cathay Pacific

30 Sep

YYC7:55 p.m.Calgary

29h 40m

2 stops

SHA3:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

YYC5:00 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,397

Cathay Pacific

30 Sep

YYC7:55 p.m.Calgary

29h 40m

2 stops

SHA3:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Oct

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

YYC5:00 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,401

Cathay Pacific

8 Sep

YYC11:50 p.m.Calgary

31h 05m

2 stops

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Oct

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 10m

2 stops

YYC5:00 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,411

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Air China

30 Sep

YYC8:15 a.m.Calgary

24h 25m

2 stops

SHA10:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA1:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 59m

2 stops

YYC3:29 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,432

Air China

30 Sep

YYC8:15 a.m.Calgary

24h 25m

2 stops

SHA10:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Oct

SHA4:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 54m

2 stops

YYC3:29 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,462

Air China

7 Sep

YYC8:15 a.m.Calgary

35h 45m

2 stops

SHA10:00 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Oct

SHA7:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 34m

2 stops

YYC3:29 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,466

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CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 19/8

9:55 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/9

11:55 a.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops26h 49m

C$ 1,235

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - SHA

YEGSHA

Edmonton

Tue 21/7

6:25 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/7

8:00 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 1,249

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 21/7

9:55 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

6:20 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops28h 10m

C$ 1,250

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Sun 22/11

9:55 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

5:35 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

2 stops19h 32m

C$ 1,297

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Sun 22/11

6:35 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

2 stops30h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

5:35 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop22h 07m

C$ 1,299

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 30/9

7:55 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

10:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,397

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 30/9

7:55 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

10:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 30m

C$ 1,401

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 30/9

8:15 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

1:30 p.m.-3:29 p.m.

2 stops39h 59m

C$ 1,432

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CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Fri 4/9

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

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

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

2 stops26h 40m

C$ 1,455

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 30/9

8:15 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

4:35 p.m.-3:29 p.m.

2 stops36h 54m

C$ 1,462

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Alberta to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 123. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in October, then you should wait until December to fly from Alberta, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 180.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Alberta when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,483 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Alberta for as low as C$ 1,164 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Alberta to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alberta to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Alberta to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alberta to Shanghai?
As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Alberta to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alberta to Shanghai?
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 Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Alberta to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,394 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,009	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,269 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,219 reviews	Search Korean Air flights

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