Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, China Airlines and Korean Air 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 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and EVA Air are the most popular carriers operating from Alberta to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from Alberta to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Calgary and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h on average. Another popular route from Alberta to Shanghai is flying from Edmonton to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 25h 40m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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 July 2025, there are 6 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.

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12:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YYC-PVG

21h 55m2 stops

5:40 p.m. - 7:31 a.m.PVG-YYC

27h 51m2 stops

C$ 1,050Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

11:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YYC-PVG

22h 55m2 stops

2:30 p.m. - 7:31 a.m.PVG-YYC

31h 01m2 stops

C$ 1,051Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

12:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YEG-PVG

21h 55m2 stops

2:30 p.m. - 8:37 a.m.PVG-YEG

32h 07m2 stops

C$ 1,075

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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

6:15 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.YEG-PVG

27h 40m2 stops

1:25 p.m. - 8:37 a.m.PVG-YEG

33h 12m2 stops

C$ 1,076

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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

5:30 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YEG-PVG

30h 35m2 stops

5:35 p.m. - 6:19 p.m.PVG-YEG

14h 44m1 stop

C$ 1,088Air Canada

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Wed, 22 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

6:15 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.YYC-PVG

17h 50m1 stop

3:55 p.m. - 8:27 p.m.PVG-YYC

18h 32m1 stop

C$ 1,095Air Canada

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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

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

20h 10m2 stops

8:50 a.m. - 8:52 p.m.PVG-YEG

26h 02m2 stops

C$ 1,149Korean Air

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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep

6:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.YYC-PVG

42h 05m1 stop

5:00 p.m. - 12:34 p.m.PVG-YYC

33h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,196American Airlines

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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

7:45 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.YYC-PVG

21h 40m2 stops

8:50 a.m. - 4:16 p.m.PVG-YYC

22h 26m2 stops

C$ 1,208Korean Air

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Sun, 2 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

6:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.YYC-PVG

42h 05m1 stop

5:00 p.m. - 9:54 p.m.PVG-YYC

18h 54m1 stop

C$ 1,312American Airlines

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Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from Alberta to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Alberta to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

9 Sep

YYC12:00 p.m.Calgary

21h 55m

2 stops

PVG11:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23 Sep

PVG5:40 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 51m

2 stops

YYC7:31 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,050

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Cathay Pacific

9 Sep

YYC11:00 a.m.Calgary

22h 55m

2 stops

PVG11:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23 Sep

PVG2:30 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 01m

2 stops

YYC7:31 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,051

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Cathay Pacific

8 Sep

YEG12:00 p.m.Edmonton

34h 05m

2 stops

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Sep

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 47m

2 stops

YEG6:07 p.m.Edmonton

C$ 1,155

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Korean Air flights from Alberta to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Alberta to Shanghai flight tickets

Korean Air

1 Sep

YEG10:00 a.m.Edmonton

20h 10m

2 stops

PVG8:10 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Sep

PVG8:50 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 02m

2 stops

YEG8:52 p.m.Edmonton

C$ 1,149

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Korean Air

2 Nov

YYC7:45 a.m.Calgary

21h 40m

2 stops

PVG8:25 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Nov

PVG8:50 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 26m

2 stops

YYC4:16 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,208

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Korean Air

3 Oct

YYC10:00 p.m.Calgary

21h 40m

2 stops

PVG9:40 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Oct

PVG8:50 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m

2 stops

YYC6:00 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,212

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Return

Price

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 9/9

12:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/9

5:40 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

2 stops27h 51m

C$ 1,050

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 9/9

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

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/9

2:30 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

2 stops31h 01m

C$ 1,051

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Mon 8/9

12:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

2:30 p.m.-8:37 a.m.

2 stops32h 07m

C$ 1,075

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Mon 1/9

6:15 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 22/9

1:25 p.m.-8:37 a.m.

2 stops33h 12m

C$ 1,076

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Wed 22/10

5:30 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

5:35 p.m.-6:19 p.m.

1 stop14h 44m

C$ 1,088

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 30/9

6:15 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/10

3:55 p.m.-8:27 p.m.

1 stop18h 32m

C$ 1,095

EdmontonShanghai

YEG - PVG

YEGPVG

Edmonton

Mon 1/9

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

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/9

8:50 a.m.-8:52 p.m.

2 stops26h 02m

C$ 1,149

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 30/9

6:45 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/10

5:00 p.m.-12:34 p.m.

2 stops33h 34m

C$ 1,196

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Sun 2/11

7:45 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

8:50 a.m.-4:16 p.m.

2 stops22h 26m

C$ 1,208

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 3/10

6:45 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop42h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

5:00 p.m.-9:54 p.m.

1 stop18h 54m

C$ 1,312

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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$ 1,355. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Alberta, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,374.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,865. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Alberta because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 2,086.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Alberta to Shanghai at noon for as low as C$ 1,744. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around C$ 2,010. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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$ 1,625 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$ 1,475 on momondo.

Cheap Alberta to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Alberta to Shanghai

Best price found	C$ 537
Fastest flight time	15h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Alberta in the past 72 hours is C$ 537. The best round-trip flight deal from Alberta to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,050.

The fastest flight from Alberta to Shanghai takes 15h 40m

There are no direct flights from Alberta to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Edmonton Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Edmonton Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Calgary Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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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 July 2025, there are 6 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 949 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 9,851 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,292	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,121 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,479	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 754 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,485	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,509	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,220 reviews	Search EVA Air flights

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