What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Shanghai 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.

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

As of January 2026, 16 flights take off from Vancouver 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.

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

Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver to Shanghai

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.

How often are flights from Vancouver to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 17% 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 186 minutes.

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

As of January 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Vancouver to Shanghai. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00a.m., with 100% of flights taking off at noon.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Air Canada, Hong Kong Airlines and Korean Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Vancouver according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Shanghai 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?

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.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai is 15 as of January 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vancouver to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 448 Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shanghai in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 1,035 to C$ 1,291. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 875.

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12:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

YVR

SHA

35h 10m1 stop

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

17h 15m1 stop

C$ 875Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

12:10 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.

YVR

PVG

19h 45m1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

36h 15m1 stop

C$ 875Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

12:30 a.m. - 6:05 p.m.

YVR

PVG

26h 35m1 stop

10:05 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

PVG

YVR

26h 40m1 stop

C$ 876Sichuan Airlines

Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 21 May

12:10 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.

YVR

SHA

32h 10m1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

32h 45m1 stop

C$ 876Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

11:10 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.

YVR

PVG

24h 15m1 stop

4:40 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.

PVG

YVR

20h 15m1 stop

C$ 878Sichuan Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

11:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YVR

PVG

12h 45mdirect

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PVG

YVR

23h 30m1 stop

C$ 882Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

3:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YVR

PVG

21h 40m1 stop

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

PVG

YVR

18h 20m1 stop

C$ 887Hong Kong Airlines

Mon, 23 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr

12:20 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

YVR

PVG

23h 20m1 stop

4:50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 25m1 stop

C$ 889Hong Kong Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

2:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

YVR

PVG

17h 25m1 stop

4:50 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

PVG

YVR

18h 25m1 stop

C$ 890Hong Kong Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb

12:00 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YVR

SHA

17h 40m1 stop

9:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

SHA

YVR

33h 45m1 stop

C$ 958Air China

Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan

Air China flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

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Air China

21 Jan

YVR12:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

SHA9:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

4 Feb

SHA7:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

YVR9:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 874

Air China

9 Jan

YVR11:15 a.m.Vancouver Intl

12h 45m

PVG4:00 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Jan

PVG5:35 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20m

YVR11:55 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 922

Air China

21 Jan

YVR12:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

SHA9:40 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Jan

SHA3:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

YVR9:00 a.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 929

Cathay Pacific flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

10 Jan

YVR12:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

PVG11:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Jan

PVG12:50 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 45m

1 stop

YVR8:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 961

Cathay Pacific

28 Mar

YVR1:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

39h 40m

1 stop

PVG8:15 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

8 Apr

PVG1:25 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 15m

1 stop

YVR12:40 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 962

Cathay Pacific

27 Mar

YVR1:35 p.m.Vancouver Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

PVG11:55 p.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

17 May

PVG8:35 a.m.Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 50m

1 stop

YVR9:25 p.m.Vancouver Intl

C$ 991

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Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/1

12:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop35h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 25/1

2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 15m

C$ 875

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/1

12:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/1

7:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 875

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/4

12:30 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 21/5

10:05 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop26h 40m

C$ 876

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/1

12:10 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

10:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 45m

C$ 876

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/1

11:10 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop24h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

4:40 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 878

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/1

11:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 882

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 23/3

3:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

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

1 stop18h 20m

C$ 887

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/2

12:20 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/2

4:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 889

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/2

2:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/2

4:50 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 890

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/1

12:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

9:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop33h 45m

C$ 958

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,095. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Vancouver, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,106.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 1,217. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Vancouver because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,394.

What is the cheapest Vancouver to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Vancouver when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,204 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Vancouver for as low as C$ 986 on momondo.

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

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Fastest flight time	11h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

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

Direct flights go from Vancouver to Shanghai every day.

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

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How far is Vancouver to Shanghai by plane?
Shanghai is 9018.9 km away from Vancouver. Typically, this will take 11h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai is 15 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Vancouver to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Hong Kong Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 777	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 26 reviews	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom C$ 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,126 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Southern	PriceFrom C$ 819	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 126 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 836	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 855	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom C$ 874	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,188 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom C$ 964	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 41 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,603 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,142 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom C$ 1,037	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 136 reviews	Search Air China flights

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

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

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

Hong Kong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and XiamenAir are the most popular carriers operating from Vancouver to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

How often are flights from Vancouver to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 17% 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 186 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Vancouver to Shanghai 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.

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.

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.

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

As of January 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Vancouver to Shanghai. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00a.m., with 100% of flights taking off at noon.

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

As of January 2026, 16 flights take off from Vancouver 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.

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

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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