Cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai from C$543 CXH, YVR → PVG, SHA
Coal Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is C$968 (US$679) with Hong Kong Airlines, 23 Nov – 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$543 (US$381) with Hong Kong Airlines, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- C$543 (US$381), found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- C$968 (US$679), 23 Nov to 24 Nov
- Usual return price
- C$1,021 (US$716) to C$1,076 (US$755)
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from C$968 (US$679) found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air Canada, China Eastern, Air China
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 12 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually C$1,021 (US$716) to C$1,076 (US$755).
Cheapest return found recently
C$968 (US$679)
23 Nov – 24 Nov · Hong Kong Airlines
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 2:05 a.m. · Return leaves 12:05 p.m. · 37 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
C$1,735 (US$1,217)
29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 · China Eastern
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 12:40 p.m. · Return leaves 12:10 a.m. · 23 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$968 (US$679) 23 Nov – 24 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$887 (US$622) to C$1,049 (US$736).
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 23 Nov to 29 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
79 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 24 Nov | C$968 (US$679) | Hong Kong Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 28 Nov | C$1,209 (US$848) | Hong Kong Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 23 Dec | C$1,035 (US$726) | All Nippon Airways | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | C$1,065 (US$747) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 | C$1,079 (US$757) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | C$1,016 (US$713) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$968 (US$679).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, All Nippon Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually C$513 (US$360) to C$635 (US$446).
Cheapest one-way found recently
C$543 (US$381)
23 Nov · Hong Kong Airlines
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 2:05 a.m. · 19 h 20 min trip
stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
C$707 (US$496)
8 Mar 2027 · China Eastern
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:50 p.m. · 12 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$543 (US$381) 23 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
C$505 (US$354) 10 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 27 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$505 (US$354) to C$656 (US$460).
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 23 Nov to 31 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
27 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | C$543 (US$381) | Hong Kong Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jan 2027 | C$624 (US$438) | Korean Air | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Mar 2027 | C$513 (US$360) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Mar 2027 | C$513 (US$360) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Mar 2027 | C$669 (US$469) | Alaska Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 2 stops | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Apr 2027 | C$505 (US$354) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Apr 2027 | C$667 (US$468) | China Southern Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Jul 2027 | C$549 (US$385) | Philippine Airlines | Vancouver International Airport (YVR) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$505 (US$354).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Vancouver to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Nov – 24 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Vancouver to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$1,400 (US$982) | C$1,400 (US$982) | +45% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | C$1,190 (US$835) | C$968 (US$679) | +23% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | C$1,035 (US$726) | C$942 (US$661) | +7% | 23 |
| 30–59 days | C$968 (US$679) | C$887 (US$622) | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 60–89 days | C$1,745 (US$1,224) | C$1,088 (US$763) | +80% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | C$1,049 (US$736) | C$1,026 (US$720) | +8% | 37 |
| 180+ days | C$1,082 (US$759) | C$1,016 (US$713) | +12% | 15 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 28% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 27 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | C$751 (US$527) | C$553 (US$388) | +40% | 16 |
| 60–89 days | C$656 (US$460) | C$577 (US$405) | +22% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | C$619 (US$434) | C$505 (US$354) | +15% | 23 |
| 180+ days | C$537 (US$377) | C$537 (US$377) | Cheapest seen | 14 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Nov – 24 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is C$968 (US$679) with Hong Kong Airlines, 23 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually C$1,021 (US$716) to C$1,076 (US$755).
How much is a one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is C$543 (US$381) with Hong Kong Airlines, 23 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is C$505 (US$354) with Philippine Airlines, 10 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually C$513 (US$360) to C$635 (US$446).
What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$968 (US$679), 23 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from C$505 (US$354), 10 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 27 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 28% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$1,735 (US$1,217) with China Eastern, 29 Jul 2027 to 2 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is C$707 (US$496) with China Eastern, 8 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with China Eastern on 8 Mar 2027, takes 12 h 50 min from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?
Between 23 Nov and 29 Jul 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Hong Kong Airlines on 2 and All Nippon Airways on 1. Between 23 Nov and 31 Jul 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Hong Kong Airlines on 1 and Korean Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
