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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
Shanghai1 stopC$ 868
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 897
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 895
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,097
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 946
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 859
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 949
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 1,018
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 904
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 927
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 880
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 807
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 927
Dalian
Dalian1 stopC$ 1,098
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 926
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 897
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 938
Changchun
Changchun1 stopC$ 1,093
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 1,016
Harbin
Harbin1 stopC$ 1,177
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopC$ 868
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 897
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 895
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,097
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 946
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 859
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 949
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 1,018
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 904
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 927
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 880
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 807
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 927
Dalian
Dalian1 stopC$ 1,098
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 926
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 897
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 938
Changchun
Changchun1 stopC$ 1,093
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 1,016
Harbin
Harbin1 stopC$ 1,177

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to China

Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Korean Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
YVR
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FOC
28h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
10:55 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FOC
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YVR
20h 35m
1 stop
C$ 859Korean Air
Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Korean Air Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.
YVR
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FOC
28h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
10:55 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FOC
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YVR
20h 35m
1 stop
C$ 864Korean Air
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 13 Jun
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
YVR
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PVG
18h 10m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
18h 20m
1 stop
C$ 868Hong Kong Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 24 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:15 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
YVR
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PVG
34h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.
PVG
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YVR
27h 35m
1 stop
C$ 884Cathay Pacific
Tue, 14 Apr - Fri, 15 May
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
YVR
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PVG
18h 10m
1 stop
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
18h 20m
1 stop
C$ 891Hong Kong Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 a.m. - 1:35 a.m.
YVR
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PKX
33h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
PKX
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YVR
25h 00m
1 stop
C$ 897Cathay Pacific
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 21 Jul
China Southern Logo
12:35 a.m. - 5:05 p.m.
YVR
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PKX
25h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
2:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
PKX
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YVR
22h 45m
1 stop
C$ 906China Southern
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 21 Jul
China Southern Logo
12:35 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
YVR
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PKX
21h 35m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
5:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
PKX
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YVR
19h 15m
1 stop
C$ 979China Southern
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 24 May
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
YVR
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SZX
38h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.
SZX
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YVR
29h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,003Air China
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.
YVR
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SZX
19h 35m
1 stop
Air China Logo
8:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
SZX
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YVR
33h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,009Air 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 Guangzhou, at C$ 602 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$ 1,093.

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$ 1,230 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$ 1,230.

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$ 1,274, 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 January, when tickets cost C$ 964 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,699 and C$ 1,540 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 the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to China, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 470
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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 1202 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.1Food
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAye, Oct 2025
ICN - MSP
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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!

This flight was a superior flight in all regards. Extremely pleasant experience.

Sichuan Airlines was surprisingly great. The crew is fabulous, the plane was fantastic and nice and new (A350-900). I had a particularly nice flight attendant who kept me informed of all the flight progress and meals. I also got to sleep really well. Entertainment and food is more tailored to majority (Chinese) so I can’t really complain about that. Overall fantastic flight!

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

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.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

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.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Food , drink experience were great with Cathay. Crew service was excellent. Clean toilet and full snack bars always, pilot took of 26minutes later when boarding at Hong Kong with extra US customs check at gate 9 for US flight, but he managed to arrive only 2 minutes later from flight tracker. Smooth flight .

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

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.

they were super helpful. Agents at the desk got me on an earlier flight and I was able to get home several hours earlier.

This is a great non-stop YVR-MIA. Very comfortable plane, and no transfer through a city that gets major winter weather!

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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