Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

You can choose from 8 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Vancouver, including Air Canada, Hong Kong Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Air Canada has lowest fares on this route.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Vancouver according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Vancouver in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$479, and round-trip direct flights start at US$862.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Vancouver are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Vancouver Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Vancouver is about 9,045.68 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Vancouver is around 10 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$277
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$630
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,045.68 km
Average flight time10 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineAir Canada
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Vancouver route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Vancouver purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver is Jun, with an average price of US$514; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Aug, with an average price of up to US$1,191.

US$1,191
US$853
US$514
US$176
    Cheapest
  • US$928
    Jan
  • US$579
    Feb
  • US$615
    Mar
  • US$602
    Apr
  • US$548
    May
  • US$514
    Jun
  • US$740
    Jul
  • US$1,191
    Aug
  • US$641
    Sep
  • US$543
    Oct
  • US$524
    Nov
  • US$552
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Vancouver purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Vancouver is May, with an average price of US$1,121; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Mar, with an average price of up to US$2,929.

US$2,929
US$2,025
US$1,121
US$217
    Cheapest
  • US$1,546
    Jan
  • US$1,157
    Feb
  • US$2,929
    Mar
  • US$1,830
    Apr
  • US$1,121
    May
  • US$1,157
    Jun
  • US$1,220
    Jul
  • US$1,773
    Aug
  • US$1,353
    Sep
  • US$1,419
    Oct
  • US$1,147
    Nov
  • US$1,195
    Dec

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Vancouver by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver is Thu, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sat, as prices are usually highest then.

US$996
US$849
US$703
US$556
    Cheapest
  • US$884
    Mon
  • US$751
    Tue
  • US$846
    Wed
  • US$702
    Thu
  • US$865
    Fri
  • US$996
    Sat
  • US$892
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vancouver (SHA-YVR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Peach Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$277 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to YVR on Thu, Mar 5), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$630 departing on Tue, Jan 20 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Vancouver with the following airlines, including: Air Canada Asiana Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Vancouver. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Canada: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- AC026 (17:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Vancouver, 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 Thu, Mar 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$277.
    · 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 Vancouver travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver on January 22, 2026 with Hong Kong Airlines, with prices starting at US$613.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Vancouver, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vancouver International Airport (PVG-YVR) is by far the most common option on this route: Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
  • The time difference between Vancouver and Shanghai is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.