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Among airlines operating Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• China Eastern

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,113 round-trip via Tokyo Haneda (HND), compared to C$ 1,591 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 93–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,310 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 1,639, a difference of C$ 329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 52 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Rogers Arena, and Vancouver Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 11:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 4:02 am.

The flight takes about 10h 27m.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 10h 27m, covering 14,500 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 597, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 23m, compared with 16h 56m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 18h 49m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 15 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport range from C$ 1,185 to C$ 1,627, with an average of C$ 1,404 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,185 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.