Cheap flights from Canada to China from C$ 573

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,388. If you’re not able to fly to China in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Canada to China during November average around C$ 1,422.

The cheapest day to depart from Canada to China is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 1,530. Flights from Canada to China on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 1,693. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to China from Canada in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 1,592 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are C$ 1,942 on average. Flights to China from Canada at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Canada - China flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around C$ 1,749 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Canada for as low as C$ 1,555 on momondo.

Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Canada to China

Air Canada, China Southern and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Canada according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 22 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between Canada and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 142 minutes.

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Friday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

According to our data, China Southern has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

The number of flights available between Canada and China is 7 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 40% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

52 flights are operational weekly from Canada to China as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.