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Flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,402. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Vancouver.$1,251 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,251, select.

Vancouver.$1,254 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,254, select.

Vancouver.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.

Vancouver.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.

Vancouver.$1,273 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,273, select.

Vancouver.$1,338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,338, select.

Vancouver.$1,341 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,341, select.

Vancouver.$1,345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,345, select.

Vancouver.$1,367 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,367, select.

Vancouver.$1,397 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,397, select.

Vancouver.$1,397 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,397, select.

Vancouver.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.

Vancouver.$1,424 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,424, select.

Vancouver.$1,426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,426, select.

Vancouver.$1,426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,426, select.

Vancouver.$1,429 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,429, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Shanghai to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,251
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	10 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	18

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Vancouver?

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is $1,251. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?

10 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Vancouver.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver?

Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver.

How many flights are there a week from Shanghai to Vancouver?

As of July 2026, there are 72 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Vancouver.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Vancouver?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from $1,251.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver on Monday, 14 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Shanghai to Vancouver?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Shanghai to Vancouver?

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 Vancouver 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Vancouver?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Vancouver?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Vancouver is Hong Kong Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Vancouver International Airport is Air Canada.

Flying from Shanghai to Vancouver: what you need to know

Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver. Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
When arriving in Vancouver, get off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another gateway to this city.
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Shanghai to Vancouver flight.
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Shanghai and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
You can pick from nine services each week between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). PVG to YVR is the most popular route when booking flights from Shanghai to Vancouver.
To ensure you board your Shanghai to Vancouver flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

Lock in cheap Shanghai to Vancouver flights by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Shanghai to Vancouver. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting a cheap flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Shanghai to Vancouver flights.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Shanghai to Vancouver, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Get from PVG to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless trip.
Reserve your Shanghai to Vancouver plane tickets with Air Canada. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from PVG.
We make it a cinch to book a Shanghai to Vancouver flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
- Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
PVG is about 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong Airport:
83% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PVG.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Split up your Shanghai to Vancouver flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Vancouver include:
- Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
- Xiamen Airport (XMN)
- Shenyang Airport (SHE)
SHA is around 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 10 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)

Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 10 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Generally, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from CXH once your travel dates are set.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

Travel to the centre after your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver has landed. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you around 2 hours 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Check in to one of these stays after your Shanghai to Vancouver flight:
Start your trip without stressing about how to reach your destination with a Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book with reliable suppliers here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Around one week ahead of your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver is a good time to book your vehicle from YXX. You're more likely to land a better deal or get access to early bird discounts.

Best time to go to Vancouver

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver. August is the most popular month for a trip to Vancouver. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your Shanghai to Vancouver tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Vancouver

After booking your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Downtown Vancouver.

Explore more of Canada

You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 27 kilometres southeast to Surrey to tick off its popular sights. From Green Timbers Urban Forest Park to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.