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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 11:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 1:29 am.

The flight takes about 12h 39m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 12h 39m, covering 14,500 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.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from C$ 1,072 to C$ 1,447, with an average of C$ 1,216 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,072 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of C$ 1,216. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 968 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to C$ 1,256 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 90–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 559, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Pu Dong Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 20% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,160 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,303, a difference of C$ 143.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Canada
• China Eastern

Flying via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 24m, compared with 16h 27m via Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) and 17h 10m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Huangxing Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.