Cheap flights from China to Vancouver from C$ 493

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from China to Vancouver. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 963. If you’re not able to fly to Vancouver in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from China to Vancouver during September average around C$ 1,172.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Vancouver is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 1,492. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from China because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,983.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from China to Vancouver when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 1,486. Flying to Vancouver in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Vancouver are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of C$ 1,805. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Sichuan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from China to Vancouver

Cathay Pacific, Air Canada and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Vancouver from China according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Vancouver. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Vancouver on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 20% of flights between China and Vancouver have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 259 minutes.

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

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

According to our data, Air Canada has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 17% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

As of February 2026, there are 3 flights per day flying from China to Vancouver. The most common time of day flights depart is 5:00p.m., with 87% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of February 2026, there are 22 flights per week flying from China to Vancouver. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 23% of flights taking off on this day.