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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.£562 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £562, select.
Vancouver.£562 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £562, select.
Vancouver.£567 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £567, select.
Vancouver.£580 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £580, select.
Vancouver.£604 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Wed, 18 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £604, select.
Vancouver.£606 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £606, select.
Vancouver.£613 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £613, select.
Vancouver.£615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £615, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from £707
Aug
from £786
Sep
from £660
Oct
from £562
Nov
from £580
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Jan
from £655
Feb
from £683
Mar
from £604
Apr
from £687
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Shanghai to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

Shanghai to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£562
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International is £562. 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.
10 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
Air China, Air Canada and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
As of July 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 31 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 Vancouver International 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 Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know

  • Shanghai has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • The average length of a direct Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport flight is 10 hours 25 minutes.

  • Vancouver is 15 hours behind Shanghai. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • You can choose from 7 direct services each week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 3:55pm departure from PVG to YVR.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Shanghai to YVR.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport with Air Canada. This top airline operates departures from PVG.

  • The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada between PVG and YVR.

  • Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.0% of its services landing on schedule.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to YVR departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kms (35 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:

  • When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and YVR:

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

    • Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)

  • SHA is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from central Shanghai. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Shanghai to YVR flight? Check in to a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

  • The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85.58%.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Central Vancouver is around 9 miles from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport is £289. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £562. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Get your hands on cheap flights from Shanghai to YVR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to YVR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a price drop.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.

  • When booking your Shanghai to YVR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Vancouver

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport:

  • Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Stanley Park Seawall.

Explore more of Canada

  • Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the east, well-known attractions include Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kms (160 miles) north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without experiencing St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Vancouver

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