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Cheap flights from British Columbia to Shanghai, China from C$ 573

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SHA
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from British Columbia to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from British Columbia to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from British Columbia to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2026.

Mon 7/912:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 3/124:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop19h 45m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,136
Tue 1/97:00 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
2 stops50h 45m
ANA
Tue 15/128:30 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop21h 15m
ANA
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,138
Mon 11/512:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 18/58:15 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop16h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,145
Mon 11/51:30 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop22h 25m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 10/64:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop19h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 4/5C$ 1,149
Sat 9/51:30 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop25h 30m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 7/64:10 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop19h 05m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,150
Sun 1/111:10 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop27h 15m
Korean Air
Wed 18/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop19h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,150
Thu 3/97:00 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
2 stops38h 15m
ANA
Thu 3/121:40 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop16h 05m
ANA
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,151
Thu 3/97:00 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
2 stops26h 45m
ANA
Thu 3/128:30 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop21h 15m
ANA
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,151
Thu 12/112:00 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Korean Air
Mon 16/118:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop19h 20m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/5C$ 1,154
Thu 5/118:00 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 17/118:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop31h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5C$ 1,156
Tue 22/910:50 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 21/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
Nonstop10h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5C$ 1,158
Mon 21/910:50 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
Nonstop12h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 14/103:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
Nonstop10h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/5C$ 1,160

Find flight deals from British Columbia to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for British Columbia to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,136

One-way from

C$ 573

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,194
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 7/9-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • British Columbia to Shanghai
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • British Columbia to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/10

7:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

1:30 p.m.-2:49 p.m.

1 stop16h 19m

C$ 1,171

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/11

6:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops42h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

6:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops37h 15m

C$ 1,245

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 25/8

2:55 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

10:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop38h 20m

C$ 1,269

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

2:55 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

10:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop38h 20m

C$ 1,304

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Thu 3/9

12:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

7:20 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops18h 35m

C$ 1,327

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Sun 24/5

8:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

11:55 a.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops26h 49m

C$ 1,349

VictoriaShanghai

YYJ - PVG

YYJPVG

Victoria Intl

Sun 24/5

6:50 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

4:55 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

2 stops21h 30m

C$ 1,356

KelownaShanghai

YLW - PVG

YLWPVG

Kelowna

Sun 1/11

6:05 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/11

8:50 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops30h 20m

C$ 1,362

VictoriaShanghai

YYJ - SHA

YYJSHA

Victoria Intl

Sun 24/5

6:30 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops42h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

4:50 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops32h 15m

C$ 1,365

VictoriaShanghai

YYJ - SHA

YYJSHA

Victoria Intl

Sun 1/11

10:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

6:25 p.m.-12:07 a.m.

2 stops44h 42m

C$ 1,379

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Everything you need to know about your flight from British Columbia to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from British Columbia to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai (average of C$ 728). Flying from British Columbia to Shanghai in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,047). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BC to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from British Columbia to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 May 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from British Columbia to Shanghai as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from British Columbia to Shanghai?

    United Airlines, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific can get you from British Columbia to Shanghai in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 55m. The distance from British Columbia to Shanghai is about 9011 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from British Columbia to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 404. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Sichuan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from British Columbia to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from British Columbia to Shanghai?

    Most travellers choose Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Calgary - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl when deciding on the best route from British Columbia to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on British Columbia to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from British Columbia to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from British Columbia to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from British Columbia to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from British Columbia to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai (average of C$ 728). Flying from British Columbia to Shanghai in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,047). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from British Columbia to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from British Columbia to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 736AverageC$ 1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 776AverageC$ 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 806AverageC$ 1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 810AverageC$ 1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 811AverageC$ 1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 820AverageC$ 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 841AverageC$ 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 922AverageC$ 1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 954AverageC$ 1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,021AverageC$ 1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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