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 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 14 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 Vancouver Intl to Shanghai?

Korean Air and Hong Kong Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

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

2 flights are operational daily from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00p.m., with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

As of March 2026, 16 flights take off from Vancouver Intl Airport and land in Shanghai each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai.

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 necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:35 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

YVR

SHA

19h 45m

1 stop

2:50 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

SHA

YVR

21h 55m

1 stop

C$ 957China Southern

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

28h 10m

1 stop

1:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 05m

1 stop

C$ 971Korean Air

Fri, 15 May - Thu, 18 Jun

12:55 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

17h 45m

1 stop

11:10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

20h 35m

1 stop

C$ 972Korean Air

Sun, 17 May - Thu, 18 Jun

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

YVR

PVG

23h 10m

1 stop

4:55 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 20m

1 stop

C$ 976Hong Kong Airlines

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun

2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

28h 10m

1 stop

11:10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PVG

YVR

20h 20m

1 stop

C$ 979Korean Air

Fri, 24 Apr - Wed, 13 May

2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

28h 10m

1 stop

8:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PVG

YVR

22h 40m

1 stop

C$ 980Korean Air

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 26 May

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

YVR

PVG

23h 10m

1 stop

4:55 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 20m

1 stop

C$ 990Hong Kong Airlines

Tue, 26 May - Tue, 23 Jun

2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

28h 10m

1 stop

8:50 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

22h 55m

1 stop

C$ 993Korean Air

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 16 Jun

2:30 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.

YVR

SHA

35h 35m

1 stop

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

SHA

YVR

33h 10m

1 stop

C$ 998Korean Air

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 16 Jun

9:55 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.

YVR

SHA

20h 00m

1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.

SHA

YVR

23h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,049Cathay Pacific

Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

Cathay Pacific flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

2 Sep

YVR9:55 a.m.Vancouver Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Sep

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,049

Cathay Pacific

6 Sep

YVR1:25 a.m.Vancouver Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

SHA3:35 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$ 1,156

Cathay Pacific

28 Mar

YVR1:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

SHA8:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Apr

SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 55m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,922

Air China flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flight tickets

Air China

13 Apr

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 50m

1 stop

SHA9:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31 May

SHA5:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 30m

1 stop

YVR10:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,206

Air China

25 Mar

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Apr

SHA8:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

YVR10:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,731

Air China

25 Mar

YVR1:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 35m

1 stop

SHA9:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Apr

SHA1:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

YVR2:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,751

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VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

12:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

2:50 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 957

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 15/5

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

1:40 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 971

Quickest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 17/5

12:55 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/6

11:10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 972

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/4

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

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/6

4:55 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 976

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/4

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

11:10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 979

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 17/5

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

8:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 980

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 26/5

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

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

4:55 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 990

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 17/5

2:30 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/6

8:50 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop22h 55m

C$ 993

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/5

2:30 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop35h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

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

1 stop33h 10m

C$ 998

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/9

9:55 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

1:20 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

C$ 1,049

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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$ 972. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,054.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,209. 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$ 1,319.

What is the cheapest Vancouver Intl to Shanghai flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight 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$ 1,167 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$ 975 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Vancouver Intl to Shanghai flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Vancouver Intl to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai.

Cheap Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

Best price found	C$ 647
Fastest flight time	11h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Vancouver Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is C$ 647. The best round-trip flight deal from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,149.

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 11h 50m

Direct flights go from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai every day.

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai.
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 necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai is Boeing 777-300ER, representing 45.88% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 39.28%, Airbus A350-900 at 13.21%, and Airbus A330-300 at 0.51%.

Best airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 796	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.0 28 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 811	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 142 reviews	Search China Southern flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom C$ 820	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,216 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,202 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 847	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 928	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,436 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 960	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,815 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 966	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 142 reviews	Search Air China flights

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