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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, China from C$ 490

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SHA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 21/99:15 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop20h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 13/107:05 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop17h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/3C$ 856
Sat 23/51:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sat 13/64:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 867
Wed 28/102:00 p.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop36h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 1/126:25 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop32h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/3C$ 870
Thu 4/61:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 23/64:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 871
Mon 20/42:30 p.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop35h 35m
Korean Air
Thu 21/56:25 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop33h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 9/3C$ 874
Mon 12/109:15 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop20h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 19/105:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/3C$ 879
Wed 2/99:55 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 17/910:30 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3C$ 881
Mon 7/99:55 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop21h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 24/92:30 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop32h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/3C$ 881
Wed 2/99:55 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 17/92:30 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop21h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3C$ 883
Wed 2/99:55 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop20h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 20/910:30 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop29h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3C$ 886
Mon 31/89:55 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop19h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 20/97:05 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop27h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3C$ 886
Tue 14/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Fri 15/54:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 7/3C$ 890

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 867

One-way from

C$ 490

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,286
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 23/5-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

12:55 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

6:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 874

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/9

9:55 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

1:20 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 886

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

12:55 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

8:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 966

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/9

1:25 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

4:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 35m

C$ 986

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 3/5

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

11:10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 986

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/5

12:55 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

6:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 992

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 20/4

7:20 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

12:10 p.m.-10:48 a.m.

1 stop37h 38m

C$ 1,003

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/4

7:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/4

12:10 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop23h 49m

C$ 1,010

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/4

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

11:10 a.m.-12:07 a.m.

2 stops27h 57m

C$ 1,011

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

12:55 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

11:10 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

2 stops20h 19m

C$ 1,011

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 763). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 995). 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 YVR to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver 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 10 March 2026.

When flying from Vancouver to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Vancouver to Shanghai delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Vancouver to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Cathay Pacific, andAir China from Vancouver to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.
Hong Kong Airlines
6.0
Okay
28 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

ATL - SBN

Regional jets are small and uncomfortable. When flying in or out of South Bend airport, that's usually what I'm on. It's the price one pays for the great convenience of using a small airport (cheap parking, no lines). The CRJ900 has engines attached to the fuselage near the rear of the plane. So, very loud in the back of the plane, and I happened to have the far back corner that also had no window. Oh well, a short flight and pleasant neighbor and cheerful attendant.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Vancouver to Shanghai can take about 20h. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 886. The distance between Vancouver and Shanghai is about 9032 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Shanghai round-trip from C$ 789. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Southern, from C$ 804, and XiamenAir, from C$ 812. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai are Hainan Airlines (C$ 403), XiamenAir (C$ 436), and Sichuan Airlines (C$ 480).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 763). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 995). 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 Vancouver to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 763AverageC$ 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 788AverageC$ 1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 804AverageC$ 1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 812AverageC$ 1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 817AverageC$ 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 828AverageC$ 1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 839AverageC$ 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 952AverageC$ 1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 957AverageC$ 1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 974AverageC$ 1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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