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      Compare Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International flight deals

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      Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $973. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Vancouver.$926 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $926, select.
      Vancouver.$964 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $964, select.
      Vancouver.$973 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.
      Vancouver.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.
      Vancouver.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
      Vancouver.$1,037 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.
      Vancouver.$1,037 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.
      Vancouver.$1,043 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,043, select.
      Vancouver.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
      Vancouver.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.
      Vancouver.$1,072 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,072, select.
      Vancouver.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.
      Vancouver.$1,083 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,083, select.
      Vancouver.$1,087 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,087, select.
      Vancouver.$1,089 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,089, select.
      Vancouver.$1,090 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,090, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from $1,360
      Oct
      from $973
      Nov
      from $964
      Dec
      from $1,035
      Jan
      from $1,072
      Feb
      from $1,220
      Mar
      from $1,101
      Apr
      from $1,072
      May
      from $1,037
      Jun
      from $1,139
      Jul
      from $1,197
      Aug
      from $1,299

      Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International

      Air Canada
      Air China
      China Eastern

      Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

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      Shanghai to Vancouver: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$926
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time10 hrs, 33 mins
      Most popular airlineAir China
      Average flights per week18

      Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International is $926. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      10 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International.
      Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International.
      As of September 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Vancouver International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 33 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Sichuan Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

      Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.

      • Vancouver is 16 hours behind Shanghai and follows the UTC-8 timezone.

      • You can choose from nine weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

      • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • Air Canada has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.

      • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Canada.

      • The most punctual carrier offering PVG to YVR flights is Air Canada. Its services arrive as planned 76.67% of the time.

      • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and YVR:

        • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport

        • Incheon International Airport

        • Tokyo Narita Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

      • At the moment, $461 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $926. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • To get cheap tickets from PVG to YVR, book your trip four months before your departure date.

      • Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

      • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to YVR.

      • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

      • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

      • Shanghai Pudong Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

      • Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel near PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

      Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

      Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

      • Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

      • It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

      When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

      • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Vancouver. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.

      • When reserving your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to YVR in February. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

      Explore more of Canada

      • Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.

      • Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without seeing Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.

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