Question 1

What is the flight distance between Vancouver and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Vancouver and Shanghai is 9025 km.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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, Calgary, Montreal, Dublin, Edmonton, Mexico City, Istanbul, Barcelona, New Delhi, Vienna, Prague, London, Madrid, Tokyo, Cancún, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Sydney, Amsterdam.

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 Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai, Xiamen.

Question 5

Which airports are there in Vancouver?

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Vancouver is mainly served by Vancouver International. But there are other airports nearby, including Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre.

Question 6

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

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Sunan Shuofang International.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Vancouver?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Vancouver, including Skylynx, Amtrak train, Via Rail Canada.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Vancouver and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Vancouver and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Vancouver and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Vancouver and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Vancouver and Shanghai with WestJet, China Eastern Airlines, ZIPAIR, United Airlines, American Airlines.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vancouver and Shanghai, 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 13

What flights operate between Vancouver and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Vancouver and Shanghai, 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 14

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, Abbotsford International, Bellingham International, CFB Comox, Nanaimo, Paine Field Everett, Campbell River, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB, Nanaimo Harbour

Question 15

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Sunan Shuofang International.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Vancouver by bus or train?

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Yes, Vancouver has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Vancouver, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vancouver and Shanghai 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 Vancouver, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Vancouver and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Vancouver and Shanghai 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 Vancouver, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Vancouver and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£523
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£2,275
Cheapest round-trip	£1,025
Average round-trip	£1,109
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
WestJet	WJA	WS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
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ZIPAIR	TZP	ZG	Yes	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
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COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required
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Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival
Additional information	Masks are recommended in public

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