Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Vancouver takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Vancouver is 9026 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What airports are near Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Vancouver is Vancouver International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Paine Field Everett, Bellingham International, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Nanaimo Harbour.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

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, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Paine Field Everett, Bellingham International, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Nanaimo Harbour.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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	£261
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£858
Cheapest round-trip	£539
Average round-trip	£599
Nonstop flights in November	£402 – £1,238

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 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
Air Canada	---	1	---	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air China	---	1	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Air Canada	1	---	1	1	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air China	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Air Canada	1	1	1	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Air China	CCA	CA	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	22°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

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