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Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Vancouver (YVR) take about 11h 46m (9,016 km). Air Canada and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $515 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Vancouver

Carriers on PVG–YVR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Canadanonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Vancouver fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $515 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $316. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$52126 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$316 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$5407 Nov 2026 · Air Canada$360 · 1 stop15 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$51510 Dec 2026 · Air Canada$321 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$14742 Jan 2027 · China Eastern$723 · 2 stops5 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$5168 Mar 2027 · Air Canada$458 · 1 stop8 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $316 for October 2026, $321 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Vancouver, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Vancouver flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 11h 46m, covering 9,016 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Vancouver by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Vancouver International Airport is 9,016 km (5,602 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–YVR route include Air Canada and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–YVR was $515 USD with Air Canada (nonstop), departing 10 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $316 one-way, against $723 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Vancouver?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $316 with one stop against $515 nonstop, a saving of $199. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Vancouver?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Vancouver visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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