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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Vancouver Intl Airport from C$ 672

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — YVR
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

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

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,052

One-way from

C$ 672

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 2,041
Korean Air
  • Korean Air
  • 10/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Vancouver
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XiamenAir
  • XiamenAir
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Vancouver
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 461 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 81 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 28 March 2025.

Sat 10/51:40 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop17h 50mKorean Air
Mon 9/62:50 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop27h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,052
Sat 10/56:25 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop33h 10mKorean Air
Sun 8/62:50 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,103
Sat 10/511:55 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop23h 20mHong Kong Airlines
Sat 21/611:00 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 55mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,113
Wed 18/64:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop19h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 17/711:00 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop40h 00mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,203
Wed 14/59:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/59:00 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,235
Sun 12/101:35 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop28h 15mANA
Wed 22/104:45 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop16h 50mANA
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,284
Mon 13/101:15 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1010:50 a.m.YVR - PVG
Nonstop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,285
Fri 9/52:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 15/512:30 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,299
Mon 12/51:20 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 18/512:30 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,301
Mon 12/51:35 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop16h 15mANA
Mon 19/54:45 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop28h 30mANA
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,322
Sun 13/49:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop36h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 17/41:40 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop20h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 28/3C$ 1,388
Tue 8/45:30 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop20h 27mDelta
Tue 15/47:45 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop16h 40mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,419

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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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

Vancouver Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

1:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/6

2:50 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop27h 50m

C$ 1,052

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/6

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

1 stop16h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/9

11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop40h 00m

C$ 1,075

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/5

6:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop33h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/6

2:50 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop35h 15m

C$ 1,103

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/5

11:55 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 21/6

11:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 55m

C$ 1,113

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/6

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

1 stop16h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/11

12:30 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

C$ 1,276

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/6

11:55 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 3/11

1:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

C$ 1,294

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

2:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/5

12:30 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

1 stop26h 20m

C$ 1,299

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/6

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

1 stop28h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/6

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

2 stops26h 35m

C$ 1,369

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/5

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

1 stop16h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 8/6

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

1 stop28h 30m

C$ 1,372

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

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

1 stop23h 05m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 17/9

9:00 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 55m

C$ 1,392

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Vancouver Intl from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport

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 21 March 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 28 March 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 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver, see what other customers have to say about Korean Air, Japan Airlines and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

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$ 1,052, Korean Air will fly you from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport and back. In addition to Korean Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 1,075 and C$ 1,299, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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 XiamenAir. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 672. Users have also found prices from C$ 693 and C$ 710 on Delta 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$ 1,360, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 792. When looking at the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Vancouver Intl), you can expect to pay C$ 1,052 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.

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

    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$ 1,103AverageC$ 1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 1,240AverageC$ 1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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