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

Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

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

The number of flights available between Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

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

The number of flights available between Vancouver Intl Airport and Shanghai is 14 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

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

How often are flights from Vancouver to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Vancouver and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 154 minutes.

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

According to our data, Air Canada has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

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

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

There are 13 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai as of May 2026.

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

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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

C$ 577 Cheap Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 1,336 to C$ 978. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,164.

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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

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

5:25 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

YVR

SHA

51h 50m

2 stops

1:40 p.m. - 1:42 p.m.

SHA

YVR

39h 02m

2 stops

C$ 1,173ANA

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov

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

8:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

YVR

PVG

18h 45m

1 stop

8:55 p.m. - 3:54 p.m.

PVG

YVR

33h 59m

2 stops

C$ 1,175United Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

6:25 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.

YVR

SHA

50h 00m

2 stops

1:40 p.m. - 1:42 p.m.

SHA

YVR

39h 02m

2 stops

C$ 1,176ANA

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

1:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YVR

PVG

23h 10m

1 stop

9:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

26h 00m

1 stop

C$ 1,180Hong Kong Airlines

Sat, 23 May - Fri, 29 May

1:30 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YVR

PVG

31h 20m

1 stop

9:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

26h 00m

1 stop

C$ 1,184Hong Kong Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Fri, 5 Jun

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

YVR

PVG

33h 00m

2 stops

8:50 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.

PVG

YVR

23h 50m

1 stop

C$ 1,187Korean Air

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 1 Dec

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

YVR

SHA

30h 55m

1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

SHA

YVR

38h 20m

1 stop

C$ 1,188Cathay Pacific

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 31 May

9:15 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.

YVR

PVG

21h 55m

1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

PVG

YVR

23h 30m

1 stop

C$ 1,188Cathay Pacific

Fri, 22 May - Sun, 31 May

Air China flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Air China

13 May

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

SHA10:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Oct

SHA3:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

YVR10:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,504

Air China

13 May

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 50m

1 stop

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Oct

SHA2:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

YVR10:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,506

XiamenAir flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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XiamenAir

21 May

YVR1:40 a.m.Vancouver Intl

18h 20m

1 stop

SHA11:00 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Jun

SHA10:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

YVR6:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,221

XiamenAir

11 May

YVR1:40 a.m.Vancouver Intl

28h 10m

2 stops

SHA8:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 May

SHA8:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

YVR6:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,284

XiamenAir

11 May

YVR1:40 a.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

SHA2:45 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 May

SHA8:10 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

YVR6:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,359

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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$ 1,164

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 28/9

5:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops51h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/11

1:40 p.m.-1:42 p.m.

2 stops39h 02m

C$ 1,173

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 6/11

8:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/11

8:55 p.m.-3:54 p.m.

2 stops33h 59m

C$ 1,175

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/11

6:25 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops50h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 25/11

1:40 p.m.-1:42 p.m.

2 stops39h 02m

C$ 1,176

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sat 23/5

1:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

9:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 1,180

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 21/5

1:30 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

9:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 1,184

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/9

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

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

8:50 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

C$ 1,187

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/5

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

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

10:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop38h 20m

C$ 1,188

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/5

9:15 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 31/5

1:20 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 1,188

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 732. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until April to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport, 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$ 1,203. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Vancouver Intl Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,287.

What is the cheapest Vancouver Intl to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Vancouver Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,201 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Vancouver Intl Airport for as low as C$ 1,045 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	11h 35m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 11h 35m

Direct flights go from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From Vancouver Intl Airport there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

How far is Vancouver Intl to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Vancouver Intl and Shanghai is about 9021.4 km. 11h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
There are 13 operators available for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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$ 735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,326 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 781	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 32 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 810	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$ 815	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 44 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 824	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$ 927	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,695 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 959	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,015 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,026	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 149 reviews	Search Air China flights

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