Cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $793
Korean Air 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is currently $793
Cheapest one-way flight $440
Korean Air 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is currently $440
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,069
Air Canada Nonstop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is currently $1,069
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,067
American 1 stop 34 hr Thu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Vancouver is currently $1,067
Cheapest business class flights $3,857
Korean Air, Asiana Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is currently $3,857
Fastest flight 10 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Vancouver takes 10 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $720–930
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,050–1,450

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Vancouver

  • Air Canada
    Nonstop
    from $1,069
    Typical price: $1,050–2,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - YVR Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $2,250–4,150
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    PVG - YVR Every Mon, Thu
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $857
    Typical price: $920–1,650
    41 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - YVR Every day
  • Hong Kong Airlines
    30 weekly connecting flights
    PVG, SHA - YVR Every day
  • Korean Air
    from $793
    Typical price: $930–1,850
    29 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - YVR Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,279
    Typical price: $1,250–2,000
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PVG - YVR Every day

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai China 28 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou China 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi China 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Popular airports near Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
    Vancouver Canada 27 min 6 mi
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Seattle United States 2 hr 49 min 132 mi
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
    Abbotsford Canada 58 min 39 mi
  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)
    Vancouver Canada 9 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Vancouver

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $720 to $930.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $793. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $1,069, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $857, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $793, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $1,279, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver starts at $793 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $440 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
10 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Vancouver.
June–Aug is a popular time to visit Vancouver, when the weather is at its sunniest and driest. Downhill ski season at Grouse Mountain runs Dec–Mar, but the resort offers mountain activities year-round. Big annual events include the Celebration of Light (Jul/Aug), a musical fireworks exhibition, and the Pacific National Exhibition (Aug/Sep). Rain is common year-round, especially Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Shanghai to Vancouver really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air Canada flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 41 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Vancouver are:
  • China Eastern offers 2 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • Hong Kong Airlines offers 30 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Airlines flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • Korean Air offers 29 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • Delta offers 21 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Shanghai and Vancouver.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $793. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $1,069, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $857, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $793, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $1,279, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver per week. Flights are available on Monday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Vancouver at price $1,067 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver per week. Flights are available on Monday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Vancouver start at $1,069 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Air Canada.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Vancouver start at $3,857 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 22 with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Vancouver start at $793 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from Shanghai to Vancouver, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Shanghai and Vancouver starts at $1,067 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Vancouver at price $1,067 is offered by American from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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