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

American Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Calgary to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Korean Air and China Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Calgary according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 Calgary Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

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

As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Calgary Airport to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

YYC

SHA

30h 55m2 stops

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

SHA

YYC

26h 15m2 stops

C$ 1,007Multiple Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Wed, 6 May

7:45 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.

YYC

PVG

22h 25m2 stops

8:50 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

PVG

YYC

23h 10m2 stops

C$ 1,058Korean Air

Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 8 May

8:15 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.

YYC

PVG

24h 10m2 stops

4:50 p.m. - 8:04 a.m.

PVG

YYC

29h 14m2 stops

C$ 1,104Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

1:13 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

YYC

PVG

35h 37m2 stops

5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

PVG

YYC

18h 45m1 stop

C$ 1,133American Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

8:15 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

YYC

PVG

40h 35m1 stop

5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

PVG

YYC

18h 45m1 stop

C$ 1,149American Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

10:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

YYC

SHA

27h 50m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 8:04 a.m.

SHA

YYC

27h 54m2 stops

C$ 1,162Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

YYC

SHA

34h 50m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 8:04 a.m.

SHA

YYC

27h 54m2 stops

C$ 1,163Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Tue, 17 Mar

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

YYC

PVG

22h 40m2 stops

1:40 p.m. - 6:17 p.m.

PVG

YYC

18h 37m2 stops

C$ 1,199Korean Air

Wed, 25 Mar - Fri, 24 Apr

7:30 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.

YYC

SHA

24h 25m2 stops

8:30 p.m. - 3:49 p.m.

SHA

YYC

34h 19m2 stops

C$ 1,554Air China

Mon, 19 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

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

YYC

SHA

23h 00m2 stops

6:10 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.

SHA

YYC

20h 35m2 stops

C$ 1,569XiamenAir

Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 7 May

Air China flights from Calgary to Shanghai

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Air China

19 Jan

YYC6:45 a.m.Calgary

18h 15m

1 stop

PVG4:00 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

22 Jan

PVG5:35 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 20m

1 stop

YYC1:55 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,509

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Air China

19 Jan

YYC7:30 a.m.Calgary

24h 50m

2 stops

PVG11:20 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

22 Jan

PVG5:35 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 20m

1 stop

YYC1:55 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,518

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Air China

19 Jan

YYC7:30 a.m.Calgary

24h 25m

2 stops

SHA10:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Jan

SHA8:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 19m

2 stops

YYC3:49 p.m.Calgary

C$ 1,554

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China Southern flights from Calgary to Shanghai

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China Southern

1 Jan

YYC7:00 p.m.Calgary

24h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Jan

SHA7:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 36m

2 stops

YYC12:41 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,342

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China Southern

1 Jan

YYC7:00 p.m.Calgary

24h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Jan

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 51m

2 stops

YYC12:41 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,432

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China Southern

1 Jan

YYC7:00 p.m.Calgary

24h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Jan

SHA1:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 51m

2 stops

YYC12:41 a.m.Calgary

C$ 1,512

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Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Fri 24/4

6:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

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

2 stops26h 15m

C$ 1,007

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Tue 21/4

7:45 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

8:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 1,058

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Fri 6/3

8:15 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

4:50 p.m.-8:04 a.m.

2 stops29h 14m

C$ 1,104

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 8/4

1:13 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

2 stops35h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/4

5:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,133

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 8/4

8:15 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop40h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/4

5:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,149

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Fri 6/3

10:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

6:10 p.m.-8:04 a.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 1,162

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Wed 28/1

3:00 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

6:10 p.m.-8:04 a.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 1,163

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Wed 25/3

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

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

1:40 p.m.-6:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 37m

C$ 1,199

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Mon 19/1

7:30 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 22/1

8:30 p.m.-3:49 p.m.

2 stops34h 19m

C$ 1,554

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Thu 23/4

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

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

6:10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops20h 35m

C$ 1,569

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,160. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until September to fly from Calgary, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,296.

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 Calgary to Shanghai at noon for as low as C$ 1,728. 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$ 1,991. 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 Calgary when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,463 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Calgary for as low as C$ 1,241 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 05m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Calgary to Shanghai takes 22h 05m

There are no direct flights from Calgary to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Calgary to Shanghai.

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How far is Calgary to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from Calgary to Shanghai is 9369.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 22h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?
As of December 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Calgary Airport to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Calgary Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Calgary to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,031	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,109 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,041	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,184 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,086	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,562 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,387	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 795 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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