C$ 562 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to China

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Best China Flight Deals from Vancouver

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
ShanghaidirectC$ 1,074
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 1,062
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 1,110
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 1,108
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,096
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 1,283
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 1,394
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 1,045
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 1,156
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 1,159
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 1,010
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 951
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 1,219
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 1,207
Dalian
Dalian1 stopC$ 1,026
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 1,110
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 1,480
Changchun
Changchun1 stopC$ 1,279
Kunming
Kunming1 stopC$ 1,126
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 1,026
Shanghai
ShanghaidirectC$ 1,074
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 1,062
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 1,110
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 1,108
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,096
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 1,283
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 1,394
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 1,045
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 1,156
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 1,159
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 1,010
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 951
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 1,219
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 1,207
Dalian
Dalian1 stopC$ 1,026
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 1,110
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 1,480
Changchun
Changchun1 stopC$ 1,279
Kunming
Kunming1 stopC$ 1,126
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 1,026

Cheap Flights from Vancouver to China

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to China 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 Vancouver to China

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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12:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
YVR
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PEK
36h 20m
1 stop
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12:05 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.
PEK
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YVR
33h 15m
1 stop
C$ 1,062Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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12:50 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
YVR
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PEK
13h 05mdirect
Air Canada Logo
6:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
PEK
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YVR
10h 40mdirect
C$ 1,067Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 22 Jun
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2:30 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.
YVR
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PEK
28h 10m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
1:30 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
PEK
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YVR
26h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,099Korean Air
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 26 Jun
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2:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
YVR
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CAN
30h 00m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
CAN
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YVR
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,132Korean Air
Mon, 11 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
22h 25m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,149Hong Kong Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
22h 25m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:10 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
19h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,159Hong Kong Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 a.m. - 2:20 a.m.
YVR
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CAN
33h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:20 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.
CAN
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YVR
14h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,175Cathay Pacific
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
YVR
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CAN
20h 20m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:40 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
CAN
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YVR
28h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,177Air China
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:10 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
30h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
37h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,234Cathay Pacific
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Air China Logo
1:05 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.
YVR
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CTU
20h 50m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
CTU
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YVR
28h 30m
1 stop
C$ 1,296Air China
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to China flights

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

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from Vancouver Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Shanghai, at C$ 941 round-trip. The most popular route is from 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$ 941.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,232 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,232.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to China?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 1,231, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to China, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to China is September, when tickets cost C$ 1,017 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,029 and C$ 1,972 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to China, 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 a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 562
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

FAQs - booking China flights

  • What type of visa do Canadian citizens need to travel from Vancouver to China?

    No matter the reason you are travelling from Vancouver to China, you will need a visa before you make the trip. While it is possible to sometimes get a visa on arrival, there is no guarantee you will receive this visa so it is best to obtain your visa before you travel. Be vigilant about the authorized duration of stay specified on your Chinese visa upon each entry. Overstaying may result in fines and administrative detention.

  • What is the best way to travel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) from Vancouver?

    A great feature of this airport in China is that Xiamen Airlines offers a direct flight to this airport from Vancouver International Airport. Xiamen Airlines provides a range of ticket classes on its international flights, ensuring options for various traveller preferences. In Economy Class, passengers experience standard seating and services ideal for cost-conscious travelers. Business Class offers enhanced services, including more comfortable seating, priority check-in, and premium amenities. For the utmost luxury, First Class provides spacious seating, personalized services, and additional premium benefits.

  • What are some of the benefits of upgrading to first class for an international flight on Air China?

    If you're looking to travel in style on your flight from Vancouver to China, upgrading to Air China's First Class is the way to go. With plenty of room to stretch out and personalized attention from the staff, you'll feel pampered and relaxed throughout your journey. Indulge in gourmet meals, fine wines, and access to exclusive lounges for a truly luxurious experience. You'll appreciate the enhanced comfort and privacy that First Class offers, making it the perfect choice for sophisticated travellers who want to unwind before arriving in China.

  • Are there any other Vancouver area airports I can use for this trip?

    Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is just to the east of Vancouver. From here, you can travel on a two-stop flight to Beijing Capital International Airport aboard a combination of WestJet and Air China that has stops at Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Narita International Airport (NRT).

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

    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 Vancouver to China.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Vancouver to China 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 Vancouver to China?

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

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • One of the most popular trips to make from Vancouver to China is to visit the city of Beijing. One of the quickest ways to make this trip from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is to travel on the one-stop flight offered by Air China that has a layover at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHW) before arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
  • Travellers in Vancouver looking for the best way to get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) from Vancouver International Airport will be happy to learn that Air Canada offers a direct flight between these two airports.
  • The most convenient public transportation option from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is the Canada Line SkyTrain. Departing from downtown, it provides a quick and efficient connection, offering a seamless and cost-effective journey to the airport.
  • If you are making a plan to fly from Vancouver to the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), one of the quickest flight routes is a one-stop flight aboard Cathay Pacific that departs from Vancouver International Airport and has a layover at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • If you have an early morning flight to China from Vancouver, a better option than driving early in the morning would be to stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, which is only about a 5-minute walk from the International Terminal at Vancouver International Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver to China? 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 1213 reviews
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
ICN - SFO
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

It’s great, long flight and arrive safe at destination

Korean are so racist and when I ask question or directions they totally ignore me and say racist. Also they give me an rude attitude.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

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.

Korean air has a little bit more seating space than Asiana air.

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

More tasty food particularly ethnic food. Staff didn’t respond to calls some of the time in premium economy.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

Flights home are always happy, except this time I was traveling to be with my ailing father.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

Crew was very good, but could have checked on us when meals were not being served also.

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Very tight seats - no legroom at all, very tight to the person in front of you. If you have basic fare, you are loading zone 6 regardless of where you are sitting in the plane - meaning even as a middle aisle person at the front of the plane, I had to get people to get up and let me in as they had boarded earlier. Having to pay for a carry on is criminal. I am a frequent flyer, and air Canada has now joined the list of other terrible North American Airlines.

Flight departed significantly late with no announcements being made. Woman behind me would not allow me to recline my seat so I was unable to comfortably sleep. Flight attendant not very responsive. Slow to pick up garbage after meal. Not a good experience at all. I felt like cattle rather than like a valued customer

Got denied my flight was told on Google that Air Canada was supposed to book me a flight back home because I never was able to go to my destination. They did not help me whatsoever. I had to book a whole new flight for that reason I would write this is zero

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

Our original flight was cancelled due to mechanical reasons. This cancellation caused us to miss our connection and we were not able to get another flight for 3 days and then needed to make an extra connection to get there. Air Canada did not rebook our flight for us, it took several hours of talking with staff in the airport and making phone calls to get the flights rebooked. We never received a voucher for our hotel and meals while we were waiting for our next flight and it was only after talking to several staff that we were provided some general information about how we could be reimbursed. We tried entering our ticket information in the website provided, but it did not recognize our flight information. When we asked someone on the phone about this they said we'd need to contact the customer relations department, but that it's not possible to reach them on the phone. I don't understand what company would have a customer relations department that you can't talk to. We spent about $1,000 for hotels and meals for our family while waiting for a flight home and I'm not confident we will ever get reimbursed for this. I understand that mechanical issues can happen to any airline, but this is the 4th time that this has happened to my wife and I on Air Canada and we have only flown Air Canada about 8 times, so this is not a good track record. Also, when we did finally get a flight home (which was also delayed due to mechanical problems), we were told we couldn't bring a standard carry on even though the information on our ticket clearly indicated that we could bring a carry on bag. The staff at the gate were not understanding about this situation.

Hoping for small compasation for having to rebook my trip back cause i had to miss 6 hrs work

Extremely disappointing. My original Denver–Vancouver–Bangkok itinerary was cancelled due to a mechanical issue. I was not proactively supported and had to drive back home after already reaching the airport. Communication was poor throughout, and attempts to contact customer service resulted in being on hold for nearly three hours without reaching anyone. Instead of being rebooked on the same direct routing the following day, I was rerouted onto a much longer itinerary via multiple cities and airlines, which resulted in arriving approximately 30 hours later than scheduled. At Denver airport, there was no visible Air Canada representative available to properly assist. Ground staff offered no real support beyond directing passengers to a phone number. There was no clear communication, no ownership, and no meaningful customer care during a major disruption. The final journey involved three flights instead of the original two, significantly increasing travel time and stress. Overall, the handling of the cancellation and lack of customer support was unacceptable. What could have been better? Clear communication during the cancellation Accessible customer service (phone support that actually answers) Proper in-person assistance at the airport Rebooking onto a comparable routing rather than a significantly longer one

Mechanical issue caused me to be stuck in Vancouver for 2 days

I explained this tragedy already with Jazz It was terrible starting with Jazz delayed 3 times so that I missed my direct flight to Mexico City and the only option was a 19 hour trip to Toronto and then down to Mexico City I was delayed by a day I had to sleep in tbe Airport on a hard bench I was given vouchers which were not honored I had no place to eat until 0545 and then catch my flight which was boarding I went to the AC counter to c/o and that was to no avail I then had the experience of my suitcase being lost and no clothes gor 2 days

Short flight, you can't do much. On nice days, announce the islands they're flying over.

Our luggage broke and what we get back was only 26$ plus the transit in hongkong was terrible and the airline itself the screen wasn’t working but there was a proper seat space and the crew was nice and professional

speedy loading helpful staff. and clean. food is not that great

Departure date of the ticket was ONE WEEK LATER than I purchased it for. Total failure on trying to get it reissued for the date I was to fly on. Will NOT use Kayak next time due to this screw up on Kayak's part..

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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