Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $612
Korean Air 1 stop 36 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Thu, May 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $612
Cheapest one-way flight $390
Korean Air 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $390
Cheapest nonstop flights $816
Air Canada Nonstop 13 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $816
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,327
Delta 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $1,327
Cheapest business class flights $3,674
ANA 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $3,674
Fastest flight 12 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Vancouver to Shanghai takes 12 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 Vancouver to Shanghai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $620–900
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,000–1,300

Popular airlines from Vancouver to Shanghai

  • Air Canada
    Nonstop
    from $816
    Typical price: $910–2,200
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    YVR - PVG Every day
  • China Eastern
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $1,900–3,750
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    YVR - PVG Every Mon, Thu
  • Cathay Pacific
    from $907
    Typical price: $880–1,900
    49 weekly connecting flights
    YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Hong Kong Airlines
    33 weekly connecting flights
    YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,209
    Typical price: $1,100–1,800
    21 weekly connecting flights
    YVR - PVG Every day
  • Korean Air
    from $612
    Typical price: $830–1,700
    20 weekly connecting flights
    YVR - PVG Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $620 to $900.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $612. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $390.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $816, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $907, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $1,209, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $612, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai starts at $612 from Thu, Apr 23 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $390 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
12 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Vancouver to Shanghai.
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai.
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 Vancouver to Shanghai 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 Vancouver to Shanghai.

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

In terms of flights, Cathay Pacific is the most popular. Cathay Pacific offers 49 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Vancouver to Shanghai are:
  • China Eastern offers 2 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Hong Kong Airlines offers 33 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
  • Delta offers 21 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
  • Korean Air offers 20 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Vancouver and Shanghai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Korean Air from $612. The cheapest one-way flight was with Korean Air from $390.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $816, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $907, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $1,209, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Korean Air flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $612, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai 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 Vancouver and Shanghai at price $1,327 is offered by Delta from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 China Eastern direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai 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 Vancouver to Shanghai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $816 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Air Canada.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, 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 Vancouver and Shanghai start at $3,674 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with ANA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $612 from Thu, Apr 23 to Thu, May 7.
To book business class trips from Vancouver to Shanghai, 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 Vancouver and Shanghai starts at $1,327 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Shanghai at price $1,327 is offered by Delta from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai, 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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