Cheap Flights Vancouver – Shanghai from CAD 420

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Hong Kong Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 420 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. YVR to SHA on Sat, Jan 31), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 797 departing on Sat, Jan 24 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Air Canada China Eastern Airlines Air China ZIPAIR T'Way Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 12 hours 46 minutes to fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Vancouver to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Canada: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- AC025 (11:35) China Eastern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/-/- -- MU582 (12:08) Air China: S/-/T/W/T/F/- -- CA7456 (11:35)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jan 31, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 420.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Canada.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai on January 22, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 774.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Vancouver?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (YVR-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Vancouver and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Vancouver is 16h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.