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      Flight deals from Vancouver International 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 582 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.513 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 513 €, select.
      Shanghai.537 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 537 €, select.
      Shanghai.559 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 559 €, select.
      Shanghai.561 € 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 Vancouver International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 561 €, select.
      Shanghai.562 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 562 €, select.
      Shanghai.567 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 567 €, select.
      Shanghai.568 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 568 €, select.
      Shanghai.579 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 579 €, select.
      Shanghai.579 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 579 €, select.
      Shanghai.580 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 580 €, select.
      Shanghai.581 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 581 €, select.
      Shanghai.582 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, select.
      Shanghai.589 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 589 €, select.
      Shanghai.591 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 591 €, select.
      Shanghai.620 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 620 €, select.
      Shanghai.621 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 621 €, 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 September.
      Sep
      from 513 €
      Oct
      from 582 €
      Nov
      from 561 €
      Dec
      from 580 €
      Jan
      from 581 €
      Feb
      from 634 €
      Mar
      from 636 €
      Apr
      from 579 €
      May
      from 667 €
      Jun
      from 656 €
      Jul
      from 1.060 €
      Aug
      from 753 €

      Direct flights from Vancouver International to Shanghai

      Air Canada
      Air China
      China Eastern

      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

      14km from central Shanghai
      Closest
      from 537 €
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
      Cheapest
      from 513 €
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      Vancouver to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found513 €
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time12 hrs, 25 mins
      Most popular airlineAir China
      Average flights per week22

      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 513 €. 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 25 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 September 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Shanghai.
      The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai is usually September.
      If you're flying from Vancouver International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 513 €.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai on Friday, 18 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 25 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 September, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. July is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°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 kilometres 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

      • 288 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai flight. A return plane ticket right now is 513 €. 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 kilometres. 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 kilometres 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 (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

      • 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 (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) 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 kilometres 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 kilometres 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

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.