Travelling from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Explore your options for taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
12 hours 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can pick from 7 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 10:50am departure between YVR and PVG.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to PVG.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Book your direct flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Air Canada. This top airline operates departures from YVR.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada between YVR and PVG.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 76.47% of the time.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to PVG flight, stay in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PVG:
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
£282 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start at £525. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Vancouver to PVG by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to PVG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. 外滩-观景平台, 外滩建筑群 and Shanghai Museum are must-visits when exploring Shanghai.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 306 kms (190 miles) west to Nanjing to tick off its leading sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of China, consider Puyang, about 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Shanghai. Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area are key reasons to visit.
