Statistics on Calgary-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Calgary airport is $ 1669 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1332 (in november) and $ 2048 (in august), which is a saving of $ 338 or a surplus of $ 379 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1423 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5724 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1332, saving $ 338 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1669). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 2048).
Flight Calgary-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1346 | $ 1815 | fair price |
| February | $ 1295 | $ 1450 | good price |
| March | $ 1327 | $ 1666 | fair price |
| April | $ 1306 | $ 1550 | fair price |
| May | $ 1335 | $ 1576 | fair price |
| June | $ 1445 | $ 1819 | fair price |
| July | $ 1711 | $ 2007 | high price |
| August | $ 1601 | $ 2048 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1200 | $ 1497 | good price |
| October | $ 1240 | $ 1429 | good price |
| November | $ 1191 | $ 1332 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1405 | $ 1834 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Calgary to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Shanghai range from $948 to $2318. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $949 to $1001), 1% at the maximum price (from $2266 to $2318). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1370 to $1423 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Shanghai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Calgary from Shanghai airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Kish Airline, flair airlines, United, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, ANA and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 5724 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Calgary->Shanghai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Shanghai flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $121.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Calgary departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $37.
Top prices Calgary-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Shanghai | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1035 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1154 | layover flight with Air China |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 02-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 880 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 1055 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 06-12 to 20-12-2024 | $ 1034 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 10-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 1131 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 09-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 1113 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 11-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 980 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Shanghai | 15-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with Air China |
When to book your flight Calgary - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Calgary-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1416 $, which is a saving of 253 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (121 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1339 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1344), 4 to 5 months ($ 1378) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1419 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1440 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1496) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1405 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1441) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1751 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1932 $) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1349 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1416) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1275 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1387), 3 to 4 months ($ 1426), 4 to 5 months ($ 1401), 5 to 6 months ($ 1389) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1305), 2 to 3 months ($ 1275), 5 to 6 months ($ 1279) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $42. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $70 more.
Calgary to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1188 $1188 to $1188 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1256 $880 to $2114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1253 $974 to $1445 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1052 $980 to $1123 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1257 $1191 to $1323 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1232 $1209 to $1254 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1327 $1252 to $1402 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1294 $1294 to $1294 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1425 $1425 to $1425 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1575 $1575 to $1575 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!