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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 853
Typical prices: C$ 983-C$ 1,319
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/11Mon 10/12
YVR - SZX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,478
Typical prices: C$ 1,104-C$ 1,327
Hainan Airlines
Sun 11/11Sun 2/12
YVR - SZX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Hainan Airlines. Average duration is 14h 08m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 81% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,063 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen (YVR-SZX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Shenzhen

Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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2:40 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
39h 20m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
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6:40 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 20m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
C$ 853Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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2:40 p.m. - 10:40 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
29h 00m2 stops Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Hangzhou
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6:40 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 20m1 stop Qingdao Jiaodong Intl
C$ 864Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
26h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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11:25 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 954Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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12:30 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
26h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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11:25 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 15m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 954Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 2 Mar - Thu, 22 Apr
Korean Air Logo
1:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
18h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
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12:45 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
14h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 1,072Korean Air
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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1:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
18h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl
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12:40 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl
C$ 1,072Korean Air
Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
18h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
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8:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
C$ 1,080Air China
Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Air China Logo
1:00 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
30h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
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8:25 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
C$ 1,085Air China
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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1:10 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
13h 25mdirect
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2:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 30mdirect
C$ 1,478Hainan Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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1:10 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SZX Shenzhen
13h 25mdirect
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2:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.SZX  Shenzhen-YVR Vancouver Intl
12h 30mdirect
C$ 1,568Hainan Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen and is 16% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 4% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

When are prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 509
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen

When to book flights from Vancouver to Shenzhen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Shenzhen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 3:03 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 3:18 pm.

    The flight takes about 14h 08m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen take?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen takes 14h 08m, covering 16,476 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen range from C$ 983 to C$ 1,319, with an average of C$ 1,169 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 983 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 18% above the route average of C$ 1,169. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,063 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to C$ 1,249 for direct.

  • How does Hainan Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights?

    Hainan Airlines is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hainan Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 603, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Shenzhen (SZX).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Night 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.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    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 Shenzhen route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen pass through?

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

    • Incheon Intl (ICN) – 58% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 8% of one-stop connections
    • Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 5% of one-stop connections

    Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 993 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,226, a difference of C$ 233. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Only Hainan Airlines operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Shenzhen.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen?

    Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 28m, compared with 19h 15m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 21m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen 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.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center is one of the most viewed places in Shenzhen on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights?

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

    • Hainan Airlines: 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.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 993 – about C$ 233 less than Friday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Shenzhen trip for April. Fares historically average C$ 976 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 561 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 1,063 round-trip on this route – about C$ 186 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shenzhen Airport.
    - Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Shenzhen?

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

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Shenzhen

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Direct returns

Shenzhen to Vancouver Intl

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