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

Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air 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 50% 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 week?

As of May 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.

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 May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00a.m., with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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 May 2026, there are 13 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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12:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

YVR

PVG

19h 10m

1 stop

4:40 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.

PVG

YVR

19h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,136Sichuan Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

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

YVR

PVG

50h 45m

2 stops

8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

21h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,137ANA

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Dec

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$ 1,139Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

10:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YVR

PVG

12h 15mdirect

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

PVG

YVR

16h 00m

1 stop

C$ 1,143Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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

YVR

PVG

32h 45m

1 stop

6:20 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,144China Southern

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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$ 1,150Air Canada

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

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

YVR

SHA

25h 30m

1 stop

4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

19h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,150Hong Kong Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Wed, 3 Jun

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

YVR

PVG

33h 00m

2 stops

8:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 45m

1 stop

C$ 1,162Korean Air

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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

YVR

SHA

25h 30m

1 stop

4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

19h 05m

1 stop

C$ 1,169Hong Kong Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

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

YVR

SHA

30h 55m

1 stop

4:50 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.

SHA

YVR

19h 35m

1 stop

C$ 1,189Cathay Pacific

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

Hong Kong Airlines flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Hong Kong Airlines

11 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

22h 25m

1 stop

SHA2:55 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10 Jun

SHA4:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,148

Hong Kong Airlines

19 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

SHA6:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Jun

SHA4:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,150

Hong Kong Airlines

11 May

YVR1:30 a.m.Vancouver Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

PVG10:40 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

10 Jun

PVG11:55 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 20m

1 stop

YVR8:15 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,162

Cathay Pacific flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

12 May

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

PVG11:05 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19 May

PVG7:05 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 20m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,186

Cathay Pacific

13 May

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

PVG11:05 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19 May

PVG8:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 00m

1 stop

YVR12:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,188

Cathay Pacific

24 Sep

YVR2:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13 Oct

SHA4:50 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,189

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VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

12:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

4:40 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

C$ 1,136

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

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

2 stops50h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/12

8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,137

Quickest round-trip

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

3:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 1,139

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

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

1 stop16h 00m

C$ 1,143

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

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

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

6:20 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,144

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

10:50 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

3:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 1,150

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Tue 19/5

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

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

4:10 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 1,150

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

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

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/10

8:50 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,162

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 6/6

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

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/6

4:10 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

C$ 1,169

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

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

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/10

4:50 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 35m

C$ 1,189

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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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$ 728. 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$ 731.

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$ 1,197. 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$ 1,292.

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 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$ 1,178 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$ 1,005 on momondo.

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$ 624
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
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$ 624. The best round-trip flight deal from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,130.

The fastest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 11h 45m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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 May 2026, there are 13 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 57.94% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 26.52%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 9.12%, and Airbus A330-300 at 4.39%.

Best airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,313 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 775	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 32 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 810	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,216 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom C$ 811	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 44 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 841	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,683 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,020	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 148 reviews	Search Air China flights

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