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Flight deals from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £567. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.£275 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £275, select.
Shanghai.£294 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.
Shanghai.£299 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From £299, select.
Shanghai.£307 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £307, select.
Shanghai.£323 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £323, select.
Shanghai.£333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £333, select.
Shanghai.£337 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Shanghai.£344 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.
Shanghai.£346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.
Shanghai.£346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.
Shanghai.£346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.
Shanghai.£389 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £389, select.
Shanghai.£395 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £395, select.
Shanghai.£422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.
Shanghai.£429 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £429, select.
Shanghai.£443 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from £275
May
from £299
Jun
from £389
Jul
from £395
Aug
from £333
Sep
from £294
Oct
from £346
Nov
from £307
Dec
from £648
Jan
from £443
Feb
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Mar
from £323

Direct flights from Vancouver International to Shanghai

Alternative Vancouver International to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vancouver International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

9 miles from central Shanghai
Closest
from £299
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Shanghai Pudong

20 miles from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from £275
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Vancouver to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£275
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time12 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week18

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

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Shanghai is £507. 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 32 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver International to Shanghai.
Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver International to Shanghai.
As of April 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai is usually November.
If you're flying from Vancouver International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 20.3 miles away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from £507.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 32 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.
Currently, Sichuan Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai is 10 hours 35 minutes.

  • Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. When booking your flight, you can choose from nine services a week between YVR and PVG.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your YVR to Shanghai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai ticket. Begin your journey at YVR and end it at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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

  • YVR is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YVR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 78% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

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

  • £275 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai flight. A return plane ticket right now is £507. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Book four months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YVR to Shanghai.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Finding a cheap flight from YVR to Shanghai couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a deal gets even better.

  • Find a cheap flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kms (30 miles). It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:

  • Increase your chances of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from YVR to Shanghai is a good move.

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • After your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 40 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to SHA. Unwind and get cosy after your YVR to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from SHA ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during peak travel times.

  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YVR to Shanghai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 274 kms (170 miles) west to Nanjing to check off its top sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.

Plan the rest of your trip from Vancouver to Shanghai

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