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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, China from C$ 600

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SHA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually found in February or January, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,102

One-way from

C$ 600

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,478
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/5-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 495 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 24/52:10 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop39h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/61:20 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,100
Wed 12/1112:05 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/115:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,100
Fri 26/99:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 17/108:35 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,102
Tue 28/104:15 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop18h 00mANA
Sun 2/118:30 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop21h 15mANA
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,107
Fri 17/104:45 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop28h 30mANA
Mon 27/101:40 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 05mANA
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,115
Mon 15/910:50 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mAir Canada
Wed 15/103:55 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,132
Mon 7/47:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Thu 10/45:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
2 stops32h 23mDelta
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,142
Mon 26/51:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mKorean Air
Fri 4/711:10 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop20h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,148
Tue 7/1011:00 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop40h 00mHong Kong Airlines
Wed 15/104:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop19h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,152
Mon 1/1212:45 p.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops31h 20mJapan Airlines
Tue 23/128:50 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop17h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,172
Mon 8/94:45 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/101:35 p.m.SHA - YVR
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,173
Wed 9/42:30 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop35h 35mKorean Air
Sat 7/66:25 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop33h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,206

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 21/9

2:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

8:35 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 1,102

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 8/9

4:45 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

1:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

C$ 1,116

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/9

1:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/9

10:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 1,120

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 15/9

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/10

3:55 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop10h 40m

C$ 1,132

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/4

7:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/4

5:30 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

2 stops32h 23m

C$ 1,142

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 15/9

11:20 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/10

3:55 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

Nonstop10h 40m

C$ 1,159

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 8/9

5:15 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops28h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

1:35 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 1,166

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 8/9

4:45 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/10

1:35 p.m.-9:23 p.m.

2 stops22h 48m

C$ 1,172

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 30/5

1:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/6

11:10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,173

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 5/4

1:50 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/6

7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 00m

C$ 1,176

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 25 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,220). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Vancouver to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Shanghai round-trip from C$ 1,102. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 1,142, and Korean Air, from C$ 1,148. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific (C$ 600), Japan Airlines (C$ 607), and Korean Air (C$ 633).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Vancouver to Shanghai? While on average our users pay C$ 4,680, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 676. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around C$ 831.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Tokyo?

    If you're on a layover in Tokyo and looking for things to do, consider visiting Akihabara Electric Town, Toyosu Market, or Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Toyosu Market and Tokyo Tower are located about 16.6 km, 10.4 km, and 12.6 km, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about C$ 80 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Vancouver to Shanghai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Vancouver to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,220). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 829AverageC$ 1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 948AverageC$ 1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 974AverageC$ 1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,030AverageC$ 1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,065AverageC$ 1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,135AverageC$ 1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,135AverageC$ 1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 1,153AverageC$ 1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,209AverageC$ 1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,218AverageC$ 1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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