C$ 521 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Vancouver

Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.SHA-YVR
24h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.YVR-SHA
20h 35m1 stop
C$ 905Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.PVG-YVR
23h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YVR-PVG
20h 40m1 stop
C$ 905Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.PVG-YVR
18h 40m1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
3:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YVR-PVG
21h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,008Hong Kong Airlines
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 20 Apr
Korean Air Logo
11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.PVG-YVR
16h 25m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR-PVG
28h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,028Korean Air
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 20 Apr
Korean Air Logo
8:50 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.PVG-YVR
18h 45m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR-PVG
28h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,055Korean Air
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Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 23 Jan
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.PVG-YVR
18h 40m1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
2:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YVR-PVG
21h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,142Hong Kong Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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9:20 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.PVG-YVR
21h 05m2 stops
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3:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YVR-PVG
21h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,163
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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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11:55 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.PVG-YVR
24h 50m1 stop
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12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.YVR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
C$ 1,189
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 20 Apr
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.PVG-YVR
10h 25mdirect
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.YVR-PVG
12h 15mdirect
C$ 1,240Air Canada
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Mon, 13 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.PVG-YVR
10h 25mdirect
Air Canada Logo
11:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.YVR-PVG
12h 45mdirect
C$ 1,243Air Canada
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Expert advice for your flight from Shanghai to Vancouver

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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PVG

For a quick trip to PVG, take the Maglev train. It’s fast, taking less than 10 minutes from the city.

Read more about PVGby Daniel Scheffler
YVR

Use the Canada Line train for a direct, affordable trip from YVR to downtown Vancouver. Trains run every six minutes at peak times.

Read more about YVRby Lucas Aykroyd
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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Lucas Aykroyd

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Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport cost C$ 1,309 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is C$ 1,309.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Vancouver, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Vancouver, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost C$ 1,321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,319 and C$ 1,858 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Cheapest flightC$ 521
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver

When to book flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai to Vancouver flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport was C$ 378 for a one-way ticket and C$ 656 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Vancouver?

    Shanghai is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Vancouver. You will leave Shanghai from one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You will be arriving at Vancouver Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Vancouver?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Vancouver, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

    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 Shanghai to Vancouver.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

    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 to Vancouver with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

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

    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 to Vancouver from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Shanghai to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1121 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Plane took off on time and I had the whole row to myself!

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Jul 2025ICN - KIX
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Plane took off on time and I had the whole row to myself!

One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

This was an amazing flight. The crew was great. The service was great. The food provided was great.

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

The boarding process for Korean airlines is very straightforward and easy. You've never met such helpful and friendly people. The food was great and the entertainment options were excellent too. My teenage boys found programs they wanted to watch while I had fun watching a full season of the Last Man - the Blind Investigator (Japanese), which my wife enjoyed too. My only complaint was that it takes a very long time to taxi at ICN (20 minutes) and the pilot had to hold at the gate for 10 minutes after our scheduled departure time, which meant we got to Seattle 27 minutes late. Luckily I had a long enough connection to make my next flight, but just barely.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

Great. Efficient boarding process with the face recognition. Plenty of cabin space for luggage.

Entertainment for kids was good. Good was terrible, needs lots of work.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Everything could have been better from the planes not being delayed to the rudeness of staff to it was just horrible will not use kayak again or Air Canada I can't see what would ever change my mind now

I wish someone would wake me up so I could eat the free food :( slept for 90mins on a 10hr flight and I missed breakfast. I’m sad about that lol.

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Aircanada was not great. Didn't get anything to eat. No snacks. No entertainment. Horrible checking in.

luggage and cary on were extra, as well as seat selection. $240.00 was added to the final price tag.

The checking of my carry-on was not the greatest idea. It was selected for a security check in Toronto and didn't make it to my connecting flight. Fortunately Air Canada delivers late luggage to Whistler so I got it at 2 A M.

My entertainment system was very jittery. Of course no food unless you pay, and even then choices are very limited. I got a free beer, though.

Meet my expectations and I’m happy I choose sir Canada

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

Great flights. 90 minute departure delay for maintenance issues, not a great start but, afer that very good. Didn't pay extra for seats and lucked into a window and an aisle seat. Price was excellent at the super low economy level.

On-time takeoff and arrival Cabin crew very helpful, especially the crew manager (I think) (young gentleman with glass)

I cannot check in online , and not able to select my seat

Watch for "bait and switch" - cheap prices, but not obvious at all at point of purchase that there will be an undisclosed charge for baggage - and less obvious that you will have to purchase baggage at an eye-watering level. Better still, if you go this airline, leave your gear behind and buy a complete wardrobe when you arrive in country and still be ahead. The staff were very pleasant, both at counter staff level - they were clearly unnerved by having to charge - and on board.

No entertainment service which equates them with budget airlines. But their fare are regular airline fares. Aircraft are old and seats are worn.

The crews at check in counter are not professional, they are talking and playing around. Also no entertainment on the plane

2 failed landing attemps before going to Nagoya airport for refueling. After 3 hours of taxiing, we still needed 3 attemps before a succeeded landing (after the 5th attempt finally!). In total, 11 hours inside the plane instead of 4h30, and with only a crappy piece of bread to feed us. A shame.

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