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November 7 - November 22

Cheapest

YEG - Shanghai

$1,012

$872

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September 14 - September 21

YEG - Shanghai

$905

$882

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September 14 - September 28

YEG - Shanghai

$881

$900

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November 4 - November 11

YEG - Shanghai

$987

$932

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July 16 - July 22

Earliest

YEG - Shanghai

$986

$940

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October 12 - October 19

Best

YEG - Shanghai

$1,052

$946

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September 1 - September 17

YEG - Shanghai

$866

$948

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September 10 - September 29

YEG - Shanghai

$876

$948

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September 8 - September 30

YEG - Shanghai

$874

$949

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September 8 - September 22

YEG - Shanghai

$876

$950

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Insights for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai

A typical journey from Edmonton to Shanghai takes about 36h 3m, including connections. This is a significant travel duration, reflecting the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stops. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median time accounts for the layovers involved in reaching Shanghai from Edmonton.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Edmonton to Shanghai, fares typically range from $703–$1526, with a median of $1256. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Shanghai, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $731. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $767, and July, with a median fare of $768. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

The distance between Edmonton and Shanghai is approximately 9214 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance means that all flights on this route will involve considerable travel time and typically multiple connections to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Shanghai

Regular price: $888 - $1,665

Prices for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $888 and $1665. The current lowest deal is $872 with Air Canada, for travel from November 7 to November 22.

now $872

Low $888

High $1,665

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from YEA to SHA is April, with a median price of $731. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2684. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $731

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,684

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Direct flights from Edmonton to Shanghai

Cathay Pacific

WestJet

Air Canada

Flair Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Shanghai

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$1,218

$1,499

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

WestJet

$1,089

$1,261

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

WestJet

$1,109

$1,285

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Flair Airlines

$1,099

$1,145

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Flair Airlines, 2GO

$1,057

$1,085

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Shanghai

Edmonton (YEG) - Shanghai (PVG)

Flair Airlines, 2GO

$1,059

$1,107

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai

15 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 22

$1,012 → $872

14%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$1,052 → $946

10%

7 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 31

$1,068 → $979

8 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 28

$1,055 → $973

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Shanghai

Edmonton - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edmonton to Shanghai are below the typical level at $872.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $731

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $731 for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 36h 3m

The median flight duration from Edmonton to Shanghai is 36 hours and 3 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers deals from $872

Air Canada has offered recent deals from Edmonton to Shanghai starting at $872.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

Edmonton International Airport is a good option for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$872

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International is a good option for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai, with prices from $872.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$872

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International is another choice for flights from Edmonton to Shanghai, with prices from $948.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$948

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$920

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest candidate airport, conveniently serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1000

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$907

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1218

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically very close to northern Shanghai and useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

66% AI deal score

$16,928

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you survey various options. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may offer better prices.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. It's generally advisable to monitor price trends. Prices may fluctuate based on demand and other factors.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience.

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