Cheap flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

9 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 10h 28m in the air, 5,608 mi (9,025 km). Tickets from $351, nonstop from $486.

Flights from Shanghai to Vancouver

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Prices by day: Shanghai to Vancouver

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Shanghai to Vancouver at a glance

flight time, from 10h 20m to 10h 50m
10h 28m
straight-line distance
5,608 mi (9,025 km)
flights a week
9
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
13:40 - 17:35
lowest price, with a connection, 25 November
$351
lowest nonstop price
$486
airlines
2

Shanghai to Vancouver ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $351. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is July 2027: from $859. The average across months is $543.

Shanghai to Vancouver flight schedule

9 flights a week, 2 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
MU 581
China Eastern
13:40 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
09:10 Vancouver International, terminal M
10h 30m
Mon, Thu
Airbus A350-900
AC 26
Air Canada
17:35 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
12:55 Vancouver International, terminal M
10h 20m
Daily
Boeing 787-900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
AC 26
Air Canada
15:55 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
11:20 Vancouver International, terminal M
10h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
MU 581
China Eastern
13:20 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
09:10 Vancouver International, terminal M
10h 50m
Seasonal
Airbus A350-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Vancouver is 15 hours behind Shanghai. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Shanghai to Vancouver

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Shanghai to Vancouver depart and land

Departure from Shanghai

9 flights a week, terminals 1, 2, 20 mi (32 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Vancouver

9 flights a week, terminal M, 7 mi (11 km) from the city centre

When to visit Vancouver

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July, August and September, +19° to +23° by day, sea +16° to +19°. In November it is +8° by day and +4° at night, sea +9°, with 18 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +1° +7° 18 days
Feb
+6° +1° +7° 15 days
Mar
+9° +3° +8° 17 days
Apr
+12° +5° +10° 13 days
May
+16° +9° +14° 11 days
Jun
+19° +12° +16° 10 days
Jul
+23° +15° +19° 3 days
Aug
+23° +15° +19° 6 days
Sep
+19° +13° +17° 10 days
Oct
+13° +8° +13° 16 days
Nov
+8° +4° +9° 18 days
Dec
+6° +2° +8° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight takes 10 hours 28 minutes on average, from 10h 20m to 10h 50m depending on the flight.
How far is Vancouver from Shanghai?
5,608 mi (9,025 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to Vancouver?
Air Canada (7 a week) and China Eastern (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Shanghai to Vancouver?
There are 9 a week, about 1.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Shanghai to Vancouver?
The first departure is at 13:40 (MU581), the last at 17:35 (AC26). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?
November 2026: tickets from $351. The most expensive is July 2027, from $859.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Shanghai to Vancouver?
25 November 2026 (Wednesday): from $351 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Shanghai to Vancouver?
Air Canada: nonstop tickets from $486 on 20 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 15 hours behind Shanghai. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Shanghai airport do flights to Vancouver leave from?
Shanghai Pudong International (9 a week).