Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, China from C$ 519

YVR — SHA
15 Dec — 22 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually found in January or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

Tue 8/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Mon 14/122:35 a.m. -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 14/11C$ 1,014
Thu 3/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Wed 23/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 13/11C$ 1,016
Mon 30/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Sun 6/122:35 a.m. -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 13/11C$ 1,016
Mon 30/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Fri 4/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 14/11C$ 1,023
Wed 18/111:40 a.m. -
2 stops25h 10m
Thu 26/119:45 p.m. -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 14/11C$ 1,024
Mon 7/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Tue 22/122:35 a.m. -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 11/11C$ 1,024
Wed 2/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Mon 7/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 14/11C$ 1,030
Sat 14/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop31h 50m
Tue 22/129:10 a.m. -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 11/11C$ 1,032
Sat 21/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop23h 35m
Tue 24/114:50 p.m. -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 13/11C$ 1,033
Thu 3/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Wed 16/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 10/11C$ 1,034
Wed 2/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop17h 55m
Sat 12/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/11C$ 1,036
Sun 29/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop17h 55m
Thu 3/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 13/11C$ 1,037

Find flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai

Round-trip from

C$ 1,014

One-way from

C$ 519

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,147
ANA
  • ANA
  • 21/2-1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 23/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/11

1:05 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 542

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 30/11

12:30 a.m.-6:40 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 566

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/3

4:20 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 585

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 27/11

1:05 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 589

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 29/11

2:00 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 614

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 20/2

2:00 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 615

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/12

4:20 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 616

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 4/2

12:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 625
Quickest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 20/1

12:50 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop12h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 629

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/1

4:20 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 632

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Vancouver with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 992). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,709). 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 PVG?

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

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver to Shanghai

The most flights from 8CA to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Vancouver to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 1,033 and C$ 1,314 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,014 on ANA (21 Feb-1 Mar).

How often are flights from Vancouver to Shanghai delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 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?

Sunday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

YYZ - ATL

Flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Vancouver to Shanghai can take about 19h 50m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,079. The distance between Vancouver and Shanghai is about 9011 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$ 771. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hong Kong Airlines, from C$ 813, and Korean Air, from C$ 820. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai for 39% 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$ 424), XiamenAir (C$ 458), and Hong Kong Airlines (C$ 486).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Before booking your flight to Shanghai from Vancouver, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (100%), Air Canada (75%), Air China( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Vancouver to Shanghai? While on average our users pay C$ 1,737, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 532. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around C$ 1,049.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 992). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,709). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapestC$ 755AverageC$ 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 771AverageC$ 1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 806AverageC$ 1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 820AverageC$ 1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 843AverageC$ 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 854AverageC$ 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 887AverageC$ 1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 943AverageC$ 1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 949AverageC$ 1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,014AverageC$ 1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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