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Flight deals from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $939. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$907 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $907, select.

Shanghai.$909 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $909, select.

Shanghai.$911 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $911, select.

Shanghai.$919 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $919, select.

Shanghai.$920 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $920, select.

Shanghai.$937 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $937, select.

Shanghai.$939 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.

Shanghai.$940 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $940, select.

Shanghai.$942 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.

Shanghai.$1,009 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,009, select.

Shanghai.$1,018 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,018, select.

Shanghai.$1,020 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,020, select.

Shanghai.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Shanghai.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Shanghai.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Shanghai.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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Vancouver to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$907
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	12 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	18

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

How much are return flights from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong is $907. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong?

12 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong.

Which airlines fly direct from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong?

Air China, Air Canada and China Eastern fly direct from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong.

How many flights are there a week from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong?

As of September 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Shanghai Pudong is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 26 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

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 Shanghai Pudong 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong with?

Currently, Hong Kong Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

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

Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
There are nine Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to PVG flights, with 67.21% of its services landing on time.

Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.

Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are the start of reasons to visit.