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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Vancouver Intl Airport from C$ 535

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — YVR
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl are usually found in December or April, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Vancouver Intl (YVR). 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,262

One-way from

C$ 535

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 1,617
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/3-8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Vancouver
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Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Vancouver
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 499 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 86 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Mon 24/24:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/34:35 p.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,144
Mon 24/21:45 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/32:10 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,147
Mon 24/21:35 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/32:10 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,170
Fri 7/35:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
Nonstop10h 20mAir Canada
Tue 8/410:55 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop12h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,262
Mon 24/22:00 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop17h 20mKorean Air
Sat 29/31:10 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop20h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,303
Wed 9/48:25 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop21h 25mANA
Wed 16/47:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops26h 35mANA
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,347
Wed 9/41:20 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/41:50 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,351
Sat 22/34:55 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop39h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 29/311:45 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,364
Mon 24/28:25 p.m.PVG - YVR
2 stops30h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 30/33:30 p.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops34h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,544
Tue 1/45:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Wed 23/46:45 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop17h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,618
Wed 9/41:35 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 15mANA
Wed 16/47:20 p.m.YVR - SHA
2 stops25h 55mANA
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,814
Sat 29/36:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop17h 40mHong Kong Airlines
Tue 29/41:50 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop25h 10mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,206

Find flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/3

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

Nonstop10h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 8/4

10:55 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 10m

C$ 1,262

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/5

8:50 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/6

2:50 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop14h 20m

C$ 1,330

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

8:25 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop21h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 16/4

7:00 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

2 stops26h 35m

C$ 1,347

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/4

1:20 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 16/4

1:50 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop30h 35m

C$ 1,351

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/4

5:40 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 15/4

1:50 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop22h 50m

C$ 1,351

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/3

4:55 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop39h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/3

11:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

C$ 1,364

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

7:05 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop17h 45m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 26/7

1:20 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

C$ 1,380

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/5

1:20 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/6

9:55 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 1,383

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/4

5:30 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

2 stops32h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 23/4

6:45 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop17h 40m

C$ 1,618

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 22/3

1:30 p.m.-9:43 p.m.

2 stops47h 13m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/3

3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 15m

C$ 1,783

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 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 Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 145). Flying from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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 PVG to YVR?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Vancouver Intl by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Vancouver Intl Airport ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Vancouver Intl Airport when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

Temperature in Vancouver Intl by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver Intl Airport, 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 18.0 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 Vancouver Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver Intl. 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 Vancouver Intl. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, ANA and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
726 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,297 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,036 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl. 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 Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 1,262, Air Canada will fly you from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Korean Air and ANA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 1,330 and C$ 1,347, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 535. Users have also found prices from C$ 588 and C$ 666 on Sichuan Airlines and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport is generally C$ 1,546, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 676. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Vancouver Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 1,146 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl 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 Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport (average of C$ 145). Flying from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,096AverageC$ 2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,232AverageC$ 1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ANACheapestC$ 1,311AverageC$ 1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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