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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Shanghai.C$774 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 24, returning Mon, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Wed, Sep 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$774, select.
Shanghai.C$774 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22, returning Thu, Nov 20.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Nov 20, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$774, select.
Shanghai.C$776 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 13, returning Mon, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Mon, Oct 13, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$776, select.
Shanghai.C$776 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 17, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$776, select.
Shanghai.C$781 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 24, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Mon, Nov 24, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$781, select.
Shanghai.C$782 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 18, returning Tue, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Tue, Nov 18, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 25, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$782, select.
Shanghai.C$791 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 29, returning Thu, May 15.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, May 15, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$791, select.
Shanghai.C$808 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 29, returning Mon, Jun 23.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Vancouver International on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jun 23, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$808, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in October.
Apr
from C$1,286
May
from C$826
Jun
from C$946
Jul
from C$1,131
Aug
from C$1,218
Sep
from C$837
Oct
from C$776
Nov
from C$782
Dec
from C$863
Jan
from C$1,183
Feb
from C$1,166
Mar
from C$1,131

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Vancouver to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$774
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time12 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is C$774. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Shanghai.
Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai.
There are 16 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Shanghai, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from C$774.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Alaska Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong Airport is Air Canada.

Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai. Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • When it comes to choosing where to land in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the chief entry points.

  • The average duration of a direct Vancouver to Shanghai flight is 12 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is with Air Canada at 12:00. Opt for the first YVR to PVG departure with Air Canada at 10:45 to make the most of your first day in Shanghai.

  • To ensure you make your Vancouver to Shanghai flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

  • To secure cheap Vancouver to Shanghai flights, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.

  • September is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find an affordable Vancouver to Shanghai flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Shanghai. From YVR, you can fly directly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Be on the lookout for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Vancouver to Shanghai plane tickets out of YVR.

  • YVR is about 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Shanghai flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Central Shanghai is located around 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 20 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to SHA. Tuck yourself in after your Vancouver to Shanghai flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Why let someone else's timetable dictate your plans? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.

  • Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA in advance so you can just grab the keys and be on your way.

  • You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Vancouver to Shanghai tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've done Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Vancouver to Shanghai

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