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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, China from C$ 625

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — SHA
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Vancouver to Shanghai are usually found in January or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,123

One-way from

C$ 625

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,499
XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 30/1-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 05m total
  • Vancouver to Shanghai
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High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
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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 16 January 2025.

Thu 30/112:40 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop30h 10mXiamenAir
Thu 13/210:10 a.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,123
Fri 31/111:15 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop12h 45mAir Canada
Thu 13/25:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,124
Fri 14/21:00 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop15h 25mKorean Air
Fri 21/22:00 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop17h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,136
Thu 30/112:35 p.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops60h 20mDelta
Tue 11/27:05 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop15h 34mDelta
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,142
Thu 30/13:15 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop29h 10mANA
Tue 11/21:40 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 05mANA
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,143
Thu 30/13:15 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop38h 10mANA
Tue 11/28:30 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop21h 15mANA
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,143
Mon 27/19:40 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/24:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,156
Wed 29/112:10 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop25h 00mKorean Air
Tue 11/26:25 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop32h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,163
Thu 30/111:40 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop30h 35mAir China
Tue 11/25:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 20mAir China
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,179
Thu 30/17:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/28:25 p.m.PVG - YVR
2 stops37h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 1,208
Mon 5/512:30 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop22h 20mSichuan Airlines
Thu 12/63:10 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop22h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 14/1C$ 1,209
Fri 31/11:00 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/210:10 a.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,276

Find flights from Vancouver to Shanghai within your budget

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 16 January 2025.

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VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

12:40 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/2

10:10 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 1,123

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 31/1

11:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/2

5:50 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

C$ 1,124

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 14/2

1:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/2

2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop17h 20m

C$ 1,136

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

12:35 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops60h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/2

7:05 p.m.-6:39 p.m.

1 stop15h 34m

C$ 1,142

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

3:15 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/2

1:40 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 1,143

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

3:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/2

8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,143

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 27/1

9:40 a.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/2

4:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 1,156

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 29/1

12:10 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/2

6:25 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop32h 45m

C$ 1,163

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

11:40 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/2

5:50 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 20m

C$ 1,179

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 30/1

7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/2

8:25 p.m.-6:03 p.m.

2 stops37h 38m

C$ 1,208

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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Vancouver to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 88 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,715). 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 16 January 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% 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 Thursday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Vancouver to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

The most flights from 8CA to CN2 are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 16 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
847 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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$ 1,123. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 1,124, and Korean Air, from C$ 1,136. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai for 39% 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 Sichuan Airlines (C$ 625), United Airlines (C$ 657), and Delta (C$ 687).

  • 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$ 1,651, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 625. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around C$ 942.

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

    Of the flights from Vancouver to Shanghai that have layovers, most of them stop in Taipei City.

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

    If you're on a layover in Taipei City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Songshan Cultural Creative Park, Linjiang Street Night Market, or Taipei 101. Songshan Cultural Creative Park, Linjiang Street Night Market and Taipei 101 are located about 33.2 km, 32.6 km, and 33.8 km, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Taipei City can rent a car from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about C$ 59 per day.

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

    Vancouver to Shanghai flights have a layover in Tokyo least often.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai (average of C$ 1,242). Flying from Vancouver to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,715). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapestC$ 820AverageC$ 1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 841AverageC$ 1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 947AverageC$ 1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 1,205AverageC$ 1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,232AverageC$ 1,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,243AverageC$ 1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,264AverageC$ 1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,292AverageC$ 2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,337AverageC$ 1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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China AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,351AverageC$ 1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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