Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from C$ 569

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SHA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai are usually found in May or September, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 974

One-way from

C$ 569

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,556
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 11/8-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 79 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Mon 11/811:00 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop36h 55mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 9/107:15 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 20mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 974
Wed 13/89:55 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/107:05 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/7C$ 974
Tue 2/910:50 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/111:25 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 978
Thu 11/93:05 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop30h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 18/910:30 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/7C$ 985
Tue 12/811:10 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop11h 55mAir Canada
Thu 9/103:55 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 988
Sun 26/102:00 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop28h 45mKorean Air
Fri 7/1111:20 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop20h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 28/7C$ 992
Mon 24/111:00 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Sun 7/126:25 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop32h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,017
Wed 27/811:50 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/128:25 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,030
Mon 11/811:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 55mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 25/94:55 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop18h 40mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,047
Mon 1/91:40 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop22h 05mXiamenAir
Thu 6/114:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop17h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,102
Tue 4/113:15 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop29h 10mANA
Tue 25/111:40 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 05mANA
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,104

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Fly from

Vancouver Intl

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/8

11:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

7:15 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 20m

C$ 974

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 13/8

9:55 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

7:05 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop17h 20m

C$ 974

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 2/9

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

1:25 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop14h 10m

C$ 978

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 11/9

3:05 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/9

10:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 985

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/8

11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop11h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/10

3:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 988

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 26/10

2:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/11

11:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 992

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 28/9

2:30 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/10

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

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 1,021

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 27/8

11:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

8:25 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop34h 50m

C$ 1,030

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 11/8

11:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/9

4:55 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

C$ 1,047

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/9

1:40 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/11

4:10 p.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop17h 30m

C$ 1,102

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,068). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,521). 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 Intl 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 29 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 29 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai, such as Korean Air,ANA, andJapan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip from C$ 974. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from C$ 974, and Air Canada, from C$ 988. Hong Kong Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    C$ 569 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 578 and C$ 579, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,068). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,521). 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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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 771AverageC$ 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 909AverageC$ 1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 943AverageC$ 1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 961AverageC$ 1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,020AverageC$ 1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,083AverageC$ 1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,085AverageC$ 1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,090AverageC$ 1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,095AverageC$ 1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 1,105AverageC$ 1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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