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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 950
Typical prices: C$ 1,014-C$ 1,176
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 5/11Mon 16/11
YVR - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,010
Typical prices: C$ 1,053-C$ 1,206
Air Canada
Tue 22/9Tue 3/11
YVR - PVG • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air Canada and China Eastern. Average duration is 12h 40m
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 826 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 13m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shanghai (YVR-PVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Shanghai

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 950Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 950Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Korean Air Logo
12:55 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 45m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
1:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 950Korean Air
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
9:10 a.m. - 9:05 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 966Hong Kong Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Korean Air Logo
2:20 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl
Korean Air Logo
11:10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
20h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 967Korean Air
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 00m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
12:10 p.m. - 1:12 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
16h 02m1 stop San Francisco
C$ 968United Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
12:10 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
23h 49m1 stop San Francisco
C$ 974United Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
1:05 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Airlines Logo
4:50 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
19h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,006Hong Kong Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 3 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
12h 15mdirect
Air Canada Logo
5:35 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,010Air Canada
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
Air Canada Logo
12:25 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 35mdirect
Air Canada Logo
5:35 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,010Air Canada
Booking Insights

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 Pu Dong Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 1,006 and C$ 1,179 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 950 on Sichuan Airlines (5 Nov–16 Nov).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Vancouver, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 960 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,476 and C$ 1,471 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,079 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Shanghai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YVR

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.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 517
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights

  • Which is a kid-friendly airline when flying from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong?

    Air Canada is one of the best airlines to book when planning to fly with your kids to Shanghai Pudong. The airline is comfortable for the kids because of its spacious seats and the legroom in it.

  • Which other cities can I visit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)?

    Apart from serving Shanghai Pudong, PVG also offers service to a number of cities in China. However, you can quickly connect from PVG to Kunshan, Songling, and Mudu. For easy movements consider car rentals.

  • How convenient is it to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) very late at night?

    If your plane from Vancouver lands at PVG very late at night, you should not be worried since you can connect to a nearby hotel to spend the rest of your night by the use of the airport shuttles. Ramada Pudong Airport Shanghai offers ideal amenities including a free shuttle and is a good choice to spend your night.

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong?

    If you want to catch the earliest flight from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong, consider spending a night before your travel day in one of the hotels near the airport. Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport is the best place to stay. Staying here will help you catch the first flight to Shanghai Pudong in the morning.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport was C$ 517 for a one-way ticket and C$ 945 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    Air Canada, and Air China offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    There are direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, Korean Air or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai are Korean Air and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of C$ 948 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,079 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Pudong Airport.

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

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

    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 Pudong Airport 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 Pudong Airport?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 618 or less one-way and C$ 1,046 or less round-trip.
  • Those flights departing from Vancouver for Shanghai Pudong have Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as their main departure airport. There is also Victoria International Airport (YYJ), which can also serve as an alternative departure airport. You’ll experience cheaper services in case you choose it as your departure airport on the way to Shanghai Pudong.
  • Vancouver`s Sky Train is the most efficient and fast means of transportation from downtown Vancouver to Vancouver (YVR). It offers efficient services between downtown Vancouver and the airport. There are public buses, trains, and taxis for those in a hurry.
  • For those travelers who are physically challenged, you can also book flights to Shanghai Pudong just like anyone else. This is because all the airlines coming in and out of YVR and PVG have staff ready to offer assistance when needed. However, if you request a wheelchair before arriving at your destination airport makes it convenient in getting them on time.
  • There are a number of airports in Shanghai Pudong that can serve you as your destination airports. Other than Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), there are others like Hailar Dongshan Airport (HLD), Shanghai Longhua Airport (ZSSL), and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport where you can land on the way from VYY. Upon landing at any of these airports, you will have a number of transport options that will help you connect to the city center, your accommodation, or any location you’ll want to visit in the city. This is done by either hiring taxis or renting a car as a convenient way to get around.
  • When you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong, you should consider booking Air Canada Jazz. You’ll get to enjoy the lounge amenities offered by it. This is because Vancouver International Airport serves as a hub for Air Canada. And also the airline has the frequency of daily flights flying to Shanghai Pudong from Vancouver International Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong

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 Pu Dong 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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