Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shanghai (YVR - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$659	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Thu, Feb 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $659
Cheapest one-way flight	$362	Hainan 1 stop 32 hr Thu, Jan 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $362
Cheapest nonstop flights	$745	Air Canada Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Thu, Jan 29	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $745
Last-minute weekend getaway	$763	XiamenAir 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Nov 14 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $763
Cheapest business class flights	$3,212	Korean Air 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $3,212

Fastest flight	12 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Vancouver to Shanghai takes 12 hr 45 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 November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $650–850
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,250

Popular airlines from Vancouver to Shanghai

Air Canada

Nonstop

from $745

Typical price: $910–2,100

7 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

from $873

Typical price: $2,100–4,150

2 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - PVG Every Mon, Thu
Cathay Pacific

from $659

Typical price: $860–1,650

51 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
Hong Kong Airlines

32 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
China Southern

from $727

Typical price: $700–1,400

23 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Thu
Delta

from $882

Typical price: $1,000–1,750

21 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Canada 28 min 6 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 49 min 132 mi
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

Abbotsford Canada 59 min 39 mi
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Canada 10 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 29 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 13 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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $650 to $850.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $659. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $362.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $745, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 29.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $873, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 16.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $659, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $727, flying from Dec 1 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $882, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.

What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai starts at $659 from Thu, Feb 5 to Thu, Feb 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $362 and departs on Thu, Jan 15.

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

12 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Vancouver to Shanghai.

When should you fly to Shanghai, China?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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 is the best airline to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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 51 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 32 connecting flights per week. Hong Kong Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
China Southern offers 23 connecting flights per week. China Southern 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) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Vancouver and Shanghai.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $659. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $362.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $745, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 29.
The cheapest China Eastern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $873, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 16.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $659, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $727, flying from Dec 1 to Dec 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $882, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 28.

Which airlines have direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Shanghai at price $763 is offered by XiamenAir from Fri, Nov 14 to Mon, Nov 17.

Which airlines have direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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.

When are direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai available?

There are direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $745 from Thu, Jan 15 to Thu, Jan 29 with Air Canada.

How can I find nonstop flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $3,212 from Thu, Feb 12 to Wed, Feb 25 with Korean Air.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $659 from Thu, Feb 5 to Thu, Feb 19.

How can I book business class trips from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Vancouver to Shanghai next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Vancouver and Shanghai starts at $763 from Fri, Nov 14 to Mon, Nov 17 with XiamenAir.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Shanghai at price $763 is offered by XiamenAir from Fri, Nov 14 to Mon, Nov 17.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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.