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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Calgary Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,895. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,475 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,475, select.

Shanghai.$1,502 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,502, select.

Shanghai.$1,595 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,595, select.

Shanghai.$1,647 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,647, select.

Shanghai.$1,791 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,791, select.

Shanghai.$1,870 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with WestJet and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,870, select.

Shanghai.$1,877 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with WestJet and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,877, select.

Shanghai.$1,914 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,914, select.

Shanghai.$1,966 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,966, select.

Shanghai.$2,043 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Calgary on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,043, select.

Shanghai.$2,155 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,155, select.

Shanghai.$2,434 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Calgary on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,434, select.

Shanghai.$2,483 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Calgary on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,483, select.

Shanghai.$2,546 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,546, select.

Shanghai.$2,579 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Calgary on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,579, select.

Shanghai.$2,763 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Calgary on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,763, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Shanghai

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Alternative Calgary to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Calgary to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

Closest

from $1,734

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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from $1,475

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Calgary to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$830
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Calgary to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from Calgary to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Calgary to Shanghai is $1,475. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Calgary to Shanghai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Calgary to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,475.

How many flights are there a week from Calgary to Shanghai?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Calgary to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Shanghai is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Calgary Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from $1,475.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Calgary Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Calgary Airport to Shanghai on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Calgary Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Calgary Airport to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Calgary Airport to Shanghai with?

Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Calgary.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your YYC to Shanghai flight.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Calgary, YYC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YYC. Whether you have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
65.39% of flights that leave from Calgary International Airport reach their destination on time.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.

How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai

The best price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Shanghai flight is $841. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,475. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from YYC to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Calgary International Airport to Shanghai ticket.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YYC to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Save on your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near PVG if you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Shanghai and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from YYC to Shanghai is a wise move.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Following your YYC to Shanghai flight, kick back at a hotel near SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and expand your travel horizons with your own wheels. Hertz is just moments from baggage claim, ensuring a fast and easy pick-up.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

Travel to Shanghai in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Calgary International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from YYC to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

After booking your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Yu Garden and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Puyang is another favourite destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.