C$ 601 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,194
Typical prices: C$ 1,136-C$ 953
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/9Thu 24/9
YVR - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,235
Typical prices: C$ 1,256-C$ 1,059
Air Canada
Mon 7/9Sat 19/9
YVR - PVG • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shanghai (YVR-SHA)

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

Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
30h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
29h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,194Cathay Pacific
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
United Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
34h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 1:22 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
31h 27m
1 stop
C$ 1,194United Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
21h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,195Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
25h 30m
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$ 1,196Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 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
11:55 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
23h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,196Hong Kong Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
28h 00m
1 stop
C$ 1,198Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
22h 25m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
16h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,201Philippine Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:10 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
30h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.
SHA
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YVR
23h 05m
1 stop
C$ 1,203Cathay Pacific
Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
ANA Logo
5:25 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
YVR
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SHA
51h 50m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.
SHA
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YVR
37h 05m
2 stops
C$ 1,205ANA
Thu, 11 Jun - Wed, 29 Jul
Philippine Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
YVR
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PVG
22h 25m
1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
4:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
PVG
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YVR
16h 55m
1 stop
C$ 1,206Philippine Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Shanghai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai departing in September.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai costs C$ 946 on the route between Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

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

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 Shanghai, 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 Shanghai is September, where tickets cost C$ 582 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,054 and C$ 1,008 respectively.

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

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 Shanghai, 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 Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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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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Cheapest flightC$ 601
Flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Shanghai flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai was C$ 589 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,194 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from Vancouver?

    Hong Kong is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Vancouver to Shanghai.

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

    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 Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Shanghai.
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Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Shanghai

Monday

Air Canada,China Eastern

Air Canada,China Eastern

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada,China Eastern

Air Canada,China Eastern

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Shanghai to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,China Eastern

Air Canada,China Eastern

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada,China Eastern

Air Canada,China Eastern

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Shanghai. 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.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1217 reviews
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

10.0 ExcellentOmer, Mar 2026
MNL - ICN
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

Flight crew were very attentive and made this trip a pleasure. Plus the fact that this our first time flying business class.

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

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

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.

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

Unfortunately, there has been a boarding and departure delay. However, as usual, the flight arrived earlier than the scheduled. There has been a turbulence in-between, it’s unavoidable. I couldn’t complain them.

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.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

The only notable problem was bathroom facilities. Only one toilet for far too many people, and dirty nearly all the time. Both otherwise, Cathay Pacific is great. Wonderful staff everywhere.

Seat was very old. Didn’t easily go up and down. Flight Attendent had issues moving the seat. Condition of the seat was ok. Parts were peeling off by the foot area. Food was ok. Ran out of the dish I wanted so got the beef. Beef filet was very tender but the sauce was a little strange. Disembarking was very easy.

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

I liked the service. The touch screen needs improvement as well as movie choices.

The vegan oriental option was disappointing. The regular vegan option was okay but we've had better.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

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

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

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.

Never flown with Air Canada before, but it's now a top choice! Loved it!

Horrible crew, horrible seats configuration, ridiculous space in the toilets, Air Canada is no longer a option.

Disappointing experience with the cabin crews on this Air Canada flight. Some crew members came across as quite rude, and one bumped into my arm without even acknowledging it or apologising. A little courtesy and kindness would have gone a long way. Air turbulence is understandable. Human turbulence from the crew, less so.

Crew at gate and onboard were just very OK, not very friendly and honestly seemed bothered to be there. I will give a shout out to still selling headphones for those who forgot.

Flight Boarded and departed on time. The Flight crew was very friendly and accommodating. The aircraft was clean and free from clutter and debris. I will be happy to recommend Air Canada to my friends and relatives for their flight needs. They were very attentive and responsive to our needs as Senior citizens.

We upgraded to business class. First time on Air Canada business class and they ran out of the better prawn dinner and we got chicken. Beds not as good as on Quantas

Everything. The crew was so friendly, helpful & smiled. We had an excellent flight getting in earlier.

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

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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