Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Vancouver?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Vancouver takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Vancouver?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Vancouver is 9026 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vancouver?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Vancouver. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Vancouver?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vancouver and Toronto, London, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Kelowna, Montreal, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Prince George, Palm Springs, Mexico City, Saskatoon, San Francisco, Halifax, Edinburgh, Honolulu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Vancouver?

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The main airport in Vancouver is Vancouver International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Nanaimo, Boeing Field, Campbell River, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Vancouver?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Vancouver with Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Asiana Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Vancouver?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Vancouver, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Vancouver?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Vancouver, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Vancouver?

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There are a number of airports in and around Vancouver. The main one is Vancouver International and other nearby airports include Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Nanaimo, Boeing Field, Campbell River, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vancouver depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Vancouver arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vancouver, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Vancouver depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Vancouver arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vancouver, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£432
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,267
Cheapest round-trip	£749
Average round-trip	£794
Nonstop flights in May	£743 – £1,668

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Canada Line SkyTrain	25-30 min	$9-$11 (includes $5 YVR AddFare; varies by zone)	every 6–8 min (traffic dependent)	fastest and most reliable
Taxi	20-40 min	$35-$45 (flat rate to downtown Vancouver zones)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	20-40 min	$25-$50 (surge pricing may apply)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
YVR Skylynx Shuttle	45-90 min	$35-$65 (varies by destination)	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	Whistler and regional destinations
Private Transfer	20-40 min	$70-$120 (pre-booked sedan or SUV)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers and groups
Rental Car	20-45 min	$50-$150 (per day; varies by vehicle type)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Air China	---	1	1	1	---	1	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air Canada	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air Canada	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Air China	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air Canada	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Hong Kong Airlines	CRK	HX	Yes
Asiana Airlines	AAR	OZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	2°C
February	6°C	2°C
March	8°C	3°C
April	11°C	6°C
May	16°C	9°C
June	18°C	11°C
July	21°C	14°C
August	22°C	14°C
September	18°C	12°C
October	13°C	8°C
November	8°C	4°C
December	5°C	2°C