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 11 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, Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, 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, Bellingham International, CFB Comox, Paine Field Everett, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Boeing Field, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

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

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, 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, Bellingham International, CFB Comox, Paine Field Everett, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Boeing Field, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.

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	£489
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£996
Cheapest round-trip	£655
Average round-trip	£812
Nonstop flights in August	£807 – £3,200

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 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Air Canada	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	1	1	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Air Canada	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Air Canada	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	---	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes
All Nippon Airways	ANA	NH	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	5°C	1°C
February	5°C	1°C
March	7°C	3°C
April	10°C	5°C
May	15°C	9°C
June	18°C	11°C
July	21°C	14°C
August	22°C	15°C
September	18°C	12°C
October	12°C	8°C
November	7°C	4°C
December	4°C	1°C

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