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Vancouver Shanghai
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Wed, 22 May YVR - PVG
Sat, 25 May PVG - YVR
£3540 £3509
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Vancouver Shanghai
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Wed, 07 Aug YVR - PVG
£568 £555
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
76% Trains in Shanghai are 76% cheaper than in Vancouver.
Vancouver £1.82
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
77% A meal in Shanghai is 77% cheaper than a meal in Vancouver.
Vancouver £14.46
Shanghai £3.28
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.11 CNY
1 CNY = 0.11 GBP
Last checked on 01 May 2024
Distance: 5608 miles
Vancouver airports
Vancouver International (YVR) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Coal Harbour (CXH) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Abbotsford (YXX) How far from city centre: 42 miles
Boundary bay (YDT) How far from city centre: 15 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.


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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?

To save money when booking flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Vancouver to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Vancouver to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Vancouver to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Vancouver to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Vancouver and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Vancouver to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Vancouver to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Vancouver and Shanghai is of around 12:09 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,019 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Vancouver to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai is 555£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Vancouver?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.75 GBP, 24% cheaper than Vancouver, with a fare of 2.31 GBP, while train tickets costs 76% less in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 1.82 GBP in Vancouver. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.28 GBP in Shanghai, 77% less than the 14.46 GBP in Vancouver. The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 2.83 GBP, while in Vancouver the coffee costs 3.14 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Vancouver to Shanghai are November, July and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Vancouver to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Vancouver depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Vancouver in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, May and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Vancouver - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Vancouver to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Vancouver. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Vancouver?
While in Vancouver the temperatures can reach an average of 28.49 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the -5.88 ºC average degrees reported in Vancouver. During the winter period, Vancouver can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Vancouver and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Vancouver and Shanghai is: Vancouver International (YVR) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • Air Canada.
  • Air China.
Which are the airlines with flights from Vancouver to Shanghai?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Vancouver to Shanghai are:
  • China Eastern Airlines.
Flight Duration 12 h and 9 m Flights between Vancouver and Shanghai take, on average, 12 h and 9 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £555 Cheapest price for a flight between Vancouver and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Vancouver International The airport Vancouver International is the departure airport operating flights between Vancouver and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Vancouver with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong

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