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Flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £819. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.£251 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £251, select.
Vancouver.£309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £309, select.
Vancouver.£316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £316, select.
Vancouver.£325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £325, select.
Vancouver.£327 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Spring Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £327, select.
Vancouver.£327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £327, select.
Vancouver.£328 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £328, select.
Vancouver.£328 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £328, select.
Vancouver.£328 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £328, select.
Vancouver.£335 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £335, select.
Vancouver.£449 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.
Vancouver.£490 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £490, select.
Vancouver.£503 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £503, select.
Vancouver.£526 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £526, select.
Vancouver.£545 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £545, select.
Vancouver.£600 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £600, 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 September.
Mar
from £773
Apr
from £449
May
from £325
Jun
from £309
Jul
from £327
Aug
from £335
Sep
from £251
Oct
from £316
Nov
from £328
Dec
from £328
Jan
from £526
Feb
from £328

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Shanghai to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

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Shanghai to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£251
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week22

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 £558. 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 34 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
As of March 2026, there are 25 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 34 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

  • Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) out of here.

  • Take off on a direct Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 30 minutes.

  • Vancouver is 16 hours behind Shanghai. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services every week. You can travel from PVG to YVR on Air Canada's 3:55pm departure.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Shanghai to YVR. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • You can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport departing from PVG.

  • Air Canada is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PVG to YVR.

  • Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Shanghai to YVR that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PVG and YVR include:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

  • Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Break up your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and YVR are:

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

    • Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)

  • SHA is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to YVR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:

  • Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 86% of them landing as expected.

  • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • The centre of Vancouver is around 11 kms (7 miles) from Vancouver International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

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 £251. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £558. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book four months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Shanghai to YVR.

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

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Shanghai to YVR.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

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

  • July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Plan your visit to Vancouver in November for a more laid-back experience.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your Shanghai to YVR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.

More about Vancouver

  • Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • Vancouver will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kms (170 miles) east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of Canada, consider Kamloops, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) northeast of Vancouver. Valleyview Nature Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Clearwater Lakes are among its highlights.

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