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	$587	United 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $587
Cheapest one-way flight	$383	United 1 stop 39 hr Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $383
Cheapest nonstop flights	$607	Air Canada Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $607
Last-minute weekend getaway	$587	United 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $587
Cheapest business class flights	$2,866	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 25 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Feb 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is currently $2,866

Fastest flight	12 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Vancouver to Shanghai takes 12 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

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: $610–890
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,300

Popular airlines from Vancouver to Shanghai

Air Canada

Nonstop

from $607

Typical price: $890–2,150

5 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - PVG Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $2,050–3,900

2 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - PVG Every Mon, Thu
Cathay Pacific

from $719

Typical price: $860–1,750

48 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
Hong Kong Airlines

32 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every day
China Southern

from $791

Typical price: $730–1,650

22 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every Tue, Thu
Air China

22 weekly connecting flights

YVR - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

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

Seattle United States 2 hr 50 min 132 mi
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

Abbotsford Canada 58 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 28 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 12 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 $610 to $890.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with United from $587. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $383.

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

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $607, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $719, flying from Apr 17 to May 3.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $791, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai starts at $587 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $383 and departs on Wed, Jan 21.

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 5 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 48 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 22 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 22 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

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 United from $587. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $383.

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

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $607, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $719, flying from Apr 17 to May 3.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is $791, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 12.

Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai.

There are 5 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 $587 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai.

There are 5 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.

Direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $607 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4 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 $2,866 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Feb 8 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Shanghai start at $587 from Thu, Jan 22 to Wed, Feb 4.

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 $587 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Shanghai at price $587 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

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.