Statistics on Vancouver-Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Shanghai from Vancouver airport is $ 1755 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1410 (in november) and $ 2251 (in july), which is a saving of $ 345 or a surplus of $ 497 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1318 to $1370 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 35077 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1410, saving $ 345 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1755). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2251).
Flight Vancouver-Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1269 | $ 1612 | good price |
| February | $ 1279 | $ 1511 | good price |
| March | $ 1285 | $ 1666 | fair price |
| April | $ 1313 | $ 1686 | fair price |
| May | $ 1366 | $ 1735 | fair price |
| June | $ 1475 | $ 1978 | fair price |
| July | $ 1792 | $ 2251 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1645 | $ 2202 | high price |
| September | $ 1227 | $ 1601 | good price |
| October | $ 1195 | $ 1529 | good price |
| November | $ 1134 | $ 1410 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1465 | $ 1866 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Shanghai range from $896 to $2266. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $896 to $949), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1318 to $1370 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Shanghai flight
There are 15 companies that serve Vancouver from Shanghai airport: Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, ANA, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air China, Viva Macau, United, flair airlines, Austrian Airlines and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 35077 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Vancouver->Shanghai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Vancouver-Shanghai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 412 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Shanghai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $155. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $88.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $177. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $115.
Top prices Vancouver-Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 21-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 974 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 02-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 919 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 03-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 916 | layover flight with Delta |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 04-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 787 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 27-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 932 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 04-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 937 | layover flight with ANA |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 09-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 982 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Shanghai | 07-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 832 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1401 $, which is a saving of 354 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (421 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1380 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1509), 5 to 6 months ($ 1407), 6 to 7 months ($ 1453), 7 to 8 months ($ 1418) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1268 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1476), 4 to 5 months ($ 1372), 5 to 6 months ($ 1417), 6 to 7 months ($ 1427), 7 to 8 months ($ 1384), 9 to 10 months ($ 1294) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1234 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1654), 3 to 4 months ($ 1556), 4 to 5 months ($ 1520), 5 to 6 months ($ 1348), 7 to 8 months ($ 1355), 8 to 9 months ($ 1366), 9 to 10 months ($ 1261) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1233 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1612), 3 to 4 months ($ 1433), 4 to 5 months ($ 1412), 5 to 6 months ($ 1449), 6 to 7 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1514) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1688), 3 to 4 months ($ 1522), 4 to 5 months ($ 1426), 5 to 6 months ($ 1421), 6 to 7 months ($ 1421), 9 to 10 months ($ 1384) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1531 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1803), 3 to 4 months ($ 1554), 5 to 6 months ($ 1596) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1858 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2093), 5 to 6 months ($ 2014), 6 to 7 months ($ 1879) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1845 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2124), 3 to 4 months ($ 1861), 4 to 5 months ($ 1921), 6 to 7 months ($ 1972), 7 to 8 months ($ 2098), 8 to 9 months ($ 1873) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1321 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1425), 4 to 5 months ($ 1410), 5 to 6 months ($ 1389), 6 to 7 months ($ 1354), 8 to 9 months ($ 1343) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1505), 4 to 5 months ($ 1347), 5 to 6 months ($ 1319), 6 to 7 months ($ 1290), 8 to 9 months ($ 1246), 9 to 10 months ($ 1374), 10 to 11 months ($ 1325) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1169 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1319), 3 to 4 months ($ 1398), 4 to 5 months ($ 1381), 5 to 6 months ($ 1235), 7 to 8 months ($ 1302), 8 to 9 months ($ 1192), 9 to 10 months ($ 1224) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1534 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1632), 4 to 5 months ($ 1735), 5 to 6 months ($ 1781), 6 to 7 months ($ 1654), 8 to 9 months ($ 1699) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Vancouver to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1058 $1050 to $1066 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1378 $787 to $2733 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1296 $835 to $1955 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1137 $851 to $1482 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1213 $699 to $1503 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1234 $1051 to $1487 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1261 $832 to $1339 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1589 $1507 to $1753 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1560 $1560 to $1560 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1359 $1359 to $1359 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1235 $1095 to $1469 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!