How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

Flight times from British Columbia to Shanghai vary, but if you’re flying out of Vancouver and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h 35m on average. Another popular route from British Columbia to Shanghai is flying from Victoria to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 18h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Hong Kong Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from British Columbia according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from British Columbia to Shanghai?

Sichuan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from British Columbia to Shanghai

How many flights depart from British Columbia to Shanghai on average per week?

As of May 2026, 14 flights take off from British Columbia and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from British Columbia to Shanghai on average per day?

The number of flights available between British Columbia and Shanghai is 2 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 100% of daily flights leaving at noon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai?

As of May 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from British Columbia to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from British Columbia to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

YVR

SHA

25h 30m

1 stop

4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

19h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,155Hong Kong Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Wed, 3 Jun

7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

YVR

SHA

38h 15m

2 stops

1:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

SHA

YVR

16h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,156ANA

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

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

YVR

PVG

12h 15mdirect

3:55 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.

PVG

YVR

10h 25mdirect

C$ 1,163Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

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

YVR

PVG

12h 15mdirect

3:55 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.

PVG

YVR

10h 25mdirect

C$ 1,164Air Canada

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

9:40 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

33h 00m

2 stops

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

PVG

YVR

18h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,167Korean Air

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

9:45 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YVR

PVG

16h 40m

1 stop

8:10 p.m. - 6:18 p.m.

PVG

YVR

37h 08m

2 stops

C$ 1,173United Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

YVR

PVG

19h 25m

1 stop

12:10 p.m. - 12:49 p.m.

PVG

YVR

15h 39m

1 stop

C$ 1,174United Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

YYC

PVG

42h 35m

1 stop

5:20 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.

PVG

YYC

32h 35m

1 stop

C$ 1,245American Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

1:40 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

YYC

PVG

35h 40m

2 stops

5:20 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.

PVG

YYC

32h 35m

1 stop

C$ 1,266American Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

8:55 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YLW

PVG

32h 50m

2 stops

2:00 p.m. - 9:52 p.m.

PVG

YLW

22h 52m

2 stops

C$ 1,354Korean Air

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

Hong Kong Airlines flights from British Columbia to Shanghai

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Hong Kong Airlines

19 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SHA6:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Jun

SHA4:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,155

Hong Kong Airlines

19 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

29h 25m

1 stop

PVG9:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

3 Jun

PVG11:55 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 20m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,169

Hong Kong Airlines

23 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG3:40 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

29 May

PVG9:15 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 00m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,180

Cathay Pacific flights from British Columbia to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

14 May

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Jun

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

YVR9:50 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,189

Cathay Pacific

8 Sep

YVR2:55 p.m.Vancouver Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Sep

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,196

Cathay Pacific

22 Sep

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Oct

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,200

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Depart

Return

Price

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VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 19/5

1:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

4:10 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 1,155

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

7:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

1:40 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 1,156

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VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

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

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

3:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 1,163

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/9

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

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 14/10

3:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 1,164

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

9:40 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

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

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,167

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/10

9:45 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

8:10 p.m.-6:18 p.m.

2 stops37h 08m

C$ 1,173

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

7:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/10

12:10 p.m.-12:49 p.m.

1 stop15h 39m

C$ 1,174

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Mon 7/9

6:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop42h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

5:20 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop32h 35m

C$ 1,245

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - PVG

YYCPVG

Calgary

Mon 7/9

1:40 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

5:20 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop32h 35m

C$ 1,266

KelownaShanghai

YLW - PVG

YLWPVG

Kelowna

Tue 3/11

8:55 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

2:00 p.m.-9:52 p.m.

2 stops22h 52m

C$ 1,354

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from British Columbia to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 731. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until April to fly from British Columbia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 734.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,202. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from British Columbia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,298.

What is the cheapest British Columbia to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from British Columbia to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from British Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,184 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from British Columbia for as low as C$ 1,010 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	11h 35m
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The fastest flight from British Columbia to Shanghai takes 11h 35m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai?
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As of May 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from British Columbia to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from British Columbia to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from British Columbia to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 739	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,321 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 779	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 32 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,217 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom C$ 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 44 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 845	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 926	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,695 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,010 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,025	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 149 reviews	Search Air China flights

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