Question 1

I want to visit the Great Wall of China, which airport should I fly into?

Accepted Answer

The Great Wall of China is in Huairou, which is on the outskirts of Beijing, in the northeast of the country. The closest airport to The Great Wall is Beijing Capital International Airport which is 61 km away.

Question 2

Can I get a direct flight to China from Canada?

Accepted Answer

Most flights to China require a short stop-over in the U.S., yet there are non-stop flights offered by Air China, Air Canada and Hainan Airlines for a slightly increased cost.

Question 3

I want to visit Hong Kong, is there an airport there?

Accepted Answer

There is an airport located off the mainland of Hong Kong, on the island of Chek Lap Kok. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 31.2 km from the city centre and offers a range of public transportation options. Alternatively, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is around 2h 30min from Hong Kong by train.

Question 4

I am visiting Tibet, where should I fly into?

Accepted Answer

You can get a flight into Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Tibet from Canada. The airport is in Lhasa, the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, part of China. Flights to this airport have several stop-overs which include connections in China.

Question 5

Which airport should I fly into in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai has two international airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a major travel hub for China, with many of its flights being international, so Canadian travellers should book flights coming into this airport. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport predominantly provides domestic and regional flights.

Question 6

If I plan on travelling to China in February or early March for the lantern festival, which city should I fly to?

Accepted Answer

While most major cities in China take part in this festival, travellers often think that some of the smaller villages and cities in the south are a much more ideal setting for this type of festival. A good international airport choice to access this part of China is the Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (WNZ), and you can find one-stop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to this airport aboard Shanghai airlines with a layover at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 7

Which airport in China is the largest hub for international travel and offers a number of domestic flights to other cities in China after a trip from Canada?

Accepted Answer

By far, the largest international hub airport in China is the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can find one-stop flights to this airport from cities all over Canada, such as Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto, which also offer nonstop flights. From this airport in China, you will find nonstop flights to cities such as Dalian, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunming and Guiyang, to name just a few.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canada to China. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canada to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Canada to China with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Canada to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

Which airlines fly most frequently to China?

Accepted Answer

Canada and China are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Air China (18 flights per week), Air Canada (15 flights per week), and China Southern (8 flights per week).

Question 13

How many airports are there in China?

Accepted Answer

There are 216 airports in China. The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 6% of all flights arriving there.

Question 14

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Airport (XMN), with an average flight price of C$ 589.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Friday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 819. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when round-trip prices are C$ 1,170 on average.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,634 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 2,038.

Question 17

What is the cheapest flight to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to China from Canada found in the last 72 hours was to Guangzhou, at C$ 798 round-trip. The most popular route is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 896.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to China is January, when tickets cost C$ 957 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,539 and C$ 1,539 respectively.

Question 19

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to China?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 20

How many cities have direct flights to China?

Accepted Answer

From Canada, there are direct flights to China from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Vancouver, with 41 direct flights each week.

Question 21

How many direct flights to China are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 9 direct flights from within Canada to China every day. Most flights (42%) depart in the afternoon.

Question 22

How many direct flights to China are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 57 direct flights from within Canada to China. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 23

How long is the flight to China?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Canada to China takes 20h 39m, covering a distance of 16478 km. The shortest route is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) with an average flight time of 11h 50m.

Question 24

How many long-haul flights are there to China each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to China. Instead, there are 57 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Vancouver.

Question 25

What are the most popular destinations in China?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Shanghai (87% of total searches to China). The next most popular destinations are Fuzhou (3%) and Zhengzhou (3%). Searches for flights to Sanya (1%), to Nanjing (1%), and to Kunming (1%) are also popular.

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