Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from C$ 494

YVR — SHA
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

Sat 21/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop31h 50m
Wed 9/128:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 31/10C$ 994
Wed 2/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Wed 9/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,001
Tue 24/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop23h 35m
Wed 9/125:00 p.m. -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,003
Thu 26/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Wed 16/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,005
Thu 26/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop17h 55m
Thu 10/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,005
Mon 30/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop38h 05m
Tue 15/122:35 a.m. -
1 stop27h 05m
Deal found 31/10C$ 1,007
Wed 2/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop17h 55m
Mon 21/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,008
Thu 3/124:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Tue 15/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,011
Sun 15/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop28h 50m
Mon 23/119:10 a.m. -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 2/11C$ 1,011
Mon 30/114:20 p.m. -
1 stop29h 05m
Thu 10/121:40 p.m. -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 4/11C$ 1,012
Mon 23/111:05 a.m. -
1 stop23h 35m
Wed 9/128:30 p.m. -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,012
Mon 16/1112:30 a.m. -
1 stop26h 00m
Thu 3/1210:45 a.m. -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 31/10C$ 1,014

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

Round-trip from

C$ 994

One-way from

C$ 494

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,100
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/11-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Hong Kong Airlines
  • Hong Kong Airlines
  • 21/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 45m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/11

1:05 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 514

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 22/11

1:05 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 524

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/2

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

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 612

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 27/1

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$ 612

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 31/1

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$ 613

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 27/2

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$ 613

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/1

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

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 613

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 25/2

1:35 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 631

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 22/2

1:35 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 634

VancouverShanghai

YVR Vancouver Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 24/2

1:35 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop34h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 634

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of C$ 959). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,719). 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 Intl Airport to Shanghai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

The most flights from YVR to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flights typically cost between C$ 990 and C$ 1,274 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 994 on Multiple Airlines (21 Nov-9 Dec).

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 Intl Airport to Shanghai?

Booking 2 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai, such as Korean Air,Cathay Pacific, andAir China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2024

ICN - ORD

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in 24h 45m. Fly via Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. There are 9032 km between Vancouver Intl Airport and Shanghai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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$ 755. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hong Kong Airlines, from C$ 796, and Korean Air, from C$ 802. Cathay Pacific is 39% 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$ 415 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 449 and C$ 475, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Shanghai from Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 Intl Airport to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai is C$ 590. On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,890. The most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 1,026.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai (average of C$ 959). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,719). 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 Intl to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Beijing Capital AirlinesCheapestC$ 739AverageC$ 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 755AverageC$ 1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 789AverageC$ 1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 802AverageC$ 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 825AverageC$ 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 836AverageC$ 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 868AverageC$ 1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 921AverageC$ 1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 928AverageC$ 1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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ANACheapestC$ 993AverageC$ 1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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