Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
There are nine Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Shanghai (and maybe even some other great corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to PVG flights, with 67.21% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Currently, R 5,503 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,814. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to PVG.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are the start of reasons to visit.
