Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Calgary.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from YYC to Shanghai. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you have a passport from Canada, you will need a visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
YYC is about 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near YYC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai
C$609 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,186. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YYC to Shanghai if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 49 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. After your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from YYC to Shanghai, kick back at a hotel near SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai. July is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from YYC to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are a couple of top attractions to put on your Shanghai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Shanghai and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai.