Compare fares and flight options for Vancouver — Shanghai. Prices can change; check availability when searching.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Vancouver to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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On the Vancouver — Shanghai route, ticket prices are stable. Whichever month you choose, the difference will be minimal.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $376) and slightly more in December 2026–January 2027 ($400). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 6%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 4.5%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
The cost of a one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai ranges from $364 (November 2026) to $413 (January 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $385–$387.
Vancouver — Shanghai
12/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AC25
starting at $456
Vancouver — Shanghai
03/20/2027
Departure
Direct flight
MU582
starting at $517
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/26/2026
Departure
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MU582
starting at $541
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/16/2026
Departure
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AC25
starting at $584
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AC25
starting at $584
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/14/2026
Departure
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AC25
starting at $606
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AC25
starting at $610
Vancouver — Shanghai
11/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AC025
starting at $633
Vancouver — Shanghai
04/10/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CA7456
starting at $694
Vancouver — Shanghai
12/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AC25
starting at $733
starting at $456
starting at $517
starting at $694
starting at $372
starting at $384
starting at $406
starting at $434
starting at $436
starting at $467
starting at $476
starting at $597
starting at $754
Air Canada
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
starting at $456
China Eastern Airlines
Mo, Th, and Sa
starting at $517
Air China
Tu and Sa
starting at $694
For a flight on Vancouver — Shanghai, compare the featured carriers: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hong Kong Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, T'way Air, All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, Westjet, Hainan Airlines, and Korean Air. There are 12 airlines in this selection, with fares from $372.
Direct offers from Vancouver to Shanghai were found for these airlines: Air Canada: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa; China Eastern Airlines: Mo, Th, and Sa; Air China: Tu and Sa.
Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.
The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Shanghai departs on 11/27/2026, is operated by Hong Kong Airlines and costs $372
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Vancouver to Shanghai departs on 11/30/2026, is operated by All Nippon Airways and costs $723
Fastest flight from Vancouver to Shanghai takes 17h 55m
Direct offers were found for every day of the week.
The found offers from Vancouver to Shanghai depart between 1:05 AM and 11:55 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Vancouver and Shanghai is 9027km.
Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.
Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.
The cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $372
The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Vancouver — Shanghai are in: November, April, December. Prices can change.
The shortest duration among the offers found for Vancouver — Shanghai is 17 hours 55 minutes, including connections if present.
Direct flight offers from Vancouver to Shanghai were found for: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, Air China