What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to Vancouver?

XiamenAir, China Eastern, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to Vancouver

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

16 flights are operational weekly from Shanghai to Vancouver as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

2 flights are operational daily from Shanghai to Vancouver as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00p.m., with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Shanghai to Vancouver delayed?

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between Shanghai and Vancouver have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 274 minutes.

Which airlines fly to Vancouver?

Air Canada, Korean Air and Hong Kong Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Vancouver from Shanghai according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 52% 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.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday 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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Vancouver flights?

According to our data, Air Canada has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 20% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Vancouver flights?

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

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

Prices for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver are updated daily.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Vancouver.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Vancouver can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Vancouver. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 517 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Vancouver?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 2,990 to C$ 1,518. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,234.

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11:55 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

24h 50m

1 stop

12:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YVR

PVG

27h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,234Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

11:55 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

PVG

YVR

42h 10m

2 stops

12:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

YVR

PVG

23h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,274Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct

11:55 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

PVG

YVR

42h 10m

2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

YVR

PVG

40h 25m

3 stops

C$ 1,282Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 27 Oct

5:35 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.

PVG

YVR

30h 10m

1 stop

8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.

YVR

PVG

34h 05m

2 stops

C$ 1,284Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 4 Nov

1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.

PVG

YVR

16h 50m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 12:45 a.m.

YVR

PVG

26h 45m

2 stops

C$ 1,320ANA

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

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

SHA

YVR

33h 10m

1 stop

12:55 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.

YVR

SHA

25h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,432Korean Air

Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun

6:25 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

SHA

YVR

33h 25m

1 stop

12:55 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.

YVR

SHA

25h 10m

1 stop

C$ 1,458Korean Air

Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul

10:30 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.

SHA

YVR

37h 55m

1 stop

2:10 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.

YVR

SHA

30h 55m

1 stop

C$ 1,520Cathay Pacific

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

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

SHA

YVR

16h 00m

1 stop

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

YVR

SHA

25h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,588Hong Kong Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Sat, 9 May

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

SHA

YVR

16h 00m

1 stop

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

YVR

SHA

25h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,598Hong Kong Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

Hong Kong Airlines flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Hong Kong Airlines

30 Apr

PVG11:55 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 20m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

4 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG3:40 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

C$ 1,551

Hong Kong Airlines

6 Jun

SHA7:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

14 Jun

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SHA6:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

C$ 1,598

Hong Kong Airlines

21 May

SHA7:15 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

27 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SHA6:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

C$ 1,608

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Cathay Pacific

7 May

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

14 May

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

C$ 1,520

Cathay Pacific

15 Apr

PVG7:20 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 05m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

22 Apr

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

PVG1:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

C$ 1,527

Cathay Pacific

18 May

PVG7:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 20m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

3 Jun

YVR9:55 a.m.Vancouver Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

PVG12:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

C$ 1,532

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ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

11:55 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop24h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/10

12:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 30m

C$ 1,234

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/9

11:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops42h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/10

12:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 55m

C$ 1,274

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/9

11:55 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops42h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 27/10

8:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

3 stops40h 25m

C$ 1,282

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

5:35 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/11

8:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops34h 05m

C$ 1,284

ShanghaiVancouver

PVG - YVR

PVGYVR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/5

1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 14/5

7:00 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops26h 45m

C$ 1,320

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

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

1 stop33h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/6

12:55 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

C$ 1,432

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/7

6:25 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/7

12:55 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 10m

C$ 1,458

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

10:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop37h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 14/5

2:10 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 55m

C$ 1,520

Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/5

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

1 stop16h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 9/5

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

1 stop25h 30m

C$ 1,588

ShanghaiVancouver

SHA - YVR

SHAYVR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/6

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

1 stop16h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 14/6

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

1 stop25h 30m

C$ 1,598

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai and Vancouver?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Vancouver?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,147. If you’re not able to fly to Vancouver in November, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Shanghai to Vancouver during January average around C$ 1,255.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Vancouver is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 1,405. 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 Shanghai because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 2,164.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Vancouver flight route?

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Fastest flight time	10h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Vancouver	2 airports

The fastest flight from Shanghai to Vancouver takes 10h 25m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to Vancouver every day.

There are 2 airports in Vancouver. From Shanghai there are direct flights to Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Vancouver

How far is Shanghai to Vancouver by plane?
Vancouver is 9022.3 km away from Shanghai. 10h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Shanghai to Vancouver.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Vancouver?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Vancouver can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Vancouver. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 916	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 30 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 1,112	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,205 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,907 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 1,263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,262 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,383	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights

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