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Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air Canada
• China Eastern

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 936 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 1,218 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 88–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,125 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,270, a difference of C$ 145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 11:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 1:22 am.

The flight takes about 12h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% below the route average of C$ 1,175. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai takes 12h 32m, covering 14,519 km.

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

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 531, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 27m, compared with 16h 46m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) and 17h 08m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

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

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai range from C$ 1,034 to C$ 1,415, with an average of C$ 1,175 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,034 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai flights:

• • Air Canada
• • Air China