C$ 417 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
Shanghai1 stopC$ 912
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 1,009
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 899
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 917
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,064
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 910
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 888
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 909
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 909
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 869
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 869
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 830
Dalian
Dalian2 stopsC$ 895
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 880
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 871
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 899
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 927
Harbin
Harbin2 stopsC$ 1,092
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 871
Kunming
Kunming1 stopC$ 882
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopC$ 912
Beijing
Beijing1 stopC$ 1,009
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopC$ 899
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stopC$ 917
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stopC$ 1,064
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stopC$ 910
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stopC$ 888
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stopC$ 909
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stopC$ 909
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stopC$ 869
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stopC$ 869
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stopC$ 830
Dalian
Dalian2 stopsC$ 895
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stopC$ 880
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stopC$ 871
Changsha
Changsha1 stopC$ 899
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stopC$ 927
Harbin
Harbin2 stopsC$ 1,092
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stopC$ 871
Kunming
Kunming1 stopC$ 882

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

Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Korean Air Logo
12:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YVR-SZX
19h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.SZX-YVR
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 869Korean Air
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Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Korean Air Logo
12:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YVR-SZX
19h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:45 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.SZX-YVR
14h 50m1 stop
C$ 870Korean Air
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Air Canada Logo
12:25 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.YVR-CAN
20h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.CAN-YVR
16h 30m1 stop
C$ 901Air Canada
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Thu, 30 Oct - Fri, 12 Dec
Air Canada Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.YVR-CAN
39h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.CAN-YVR
20h 45m1 stop
C$ 923Air Canada
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.YVR-CAN
19h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
6:25 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.CAN-YVR
18h 35m1 stop
C$ 934Air China
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 1 Dec
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YVR-CAN
20h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.CAN-YVR
18h 30m1 stop
C$ 949Air China
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.YVR-PVG
27h 30m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.PVG-YVR
24h 30m1 stop
C$ 957Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:10 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YVR-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.PVG-YVR
21h 55m1 stop
C$ 996Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:30 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.YVR-SHA
40h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.SHA-YVR
23h 00m1 stop
C$ 997Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 25 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.YVR-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:05 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.PVG-YVR
26h 40m1 stop
C$ 999Sichuan Airlines
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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$ 609 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$ 810.

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$ 1,290, 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$ 1,162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,036 and C$ 1,743 respectively.

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

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

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

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 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 417
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou

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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 996 on average. Morning departures are around 12% cheaper 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$ 1,420.

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 1139 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreMatt, Aug 2025ICN - ATL
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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.

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.

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.

Flight delayed going to Korea. No free WiFi. Other than that everything else is were good. I would love to fly with Korea airline again

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

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

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.

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

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

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.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

Air Canada decided to go on strike less then 24 hours before our travel and we had to cancel finding flights elsewhere.

Just the stress of possible cancellations on flights from Air Canada, but all went as planned and everything was perfect! Thank you

The flight was cancelled, which led me to cancel my entire trip

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Terrible, it’s a mess with the strike. Couldn’t do the Smithers flight because my flight to Vanvouver was cancelled and there is no customer service help to get refund or help

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

It would have been better if food is served on a 4 hours’ flight

Flight delayed by 90 min making for a 2 am check in at destination hotel.

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