Flights from Canada to China
Flights from Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and cities across China — with live pricing and disruption protection.
Canada has one of the largest Chinese diaspora communities in the world — particularly concentrated in Metro Vancouver (Richmond, Burnaby) and the Greater Toronto Area (Markham, Scarborough). Vancouver–Shanghai is one of Canada's most competitive international routes, with multiple airlines including Air Canada, Hainan, Cathay Pacific, and Air China all competing directly. AIFareFinder tracks all of them.
Top Canada to China Routes
| From | To | Duration | Typical Fare | Direct? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (YVR) | Shanghai (PVG) | 11h | CAD 1,100 | Direct |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Beijing (PEK) | 11h | CAD 1,150 | Direct |
| Toronto (YYZ) | Shanghai (PVG) | 14h | CAD 1,300 | Direct |
| Vancouver (YVR) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 12h | CAD 1,050 | Direct |
| Toronto (YYZ) | Hong Kong (HKG) | 15h | CAD 1,200 | Direct |
Fares shown are indicative round-trip economy. Live pricing shown at search time.
When to Book Flights to China
Highest demand period — book 12+ weeks ahead
Mild weather in China; good flight prices; cherry blossom season
School summer break; hot in China but high travel demand
Ideal weather in China; competitive fares post-summer
Airlines Flying Canada to China
Value economy travelers on Vancouver–China routes
- Often cheapest fares on Vancouver routes
- Direct YVR–PEK and YVR–Shanghai service
- 4 Star Skytrax rating
- –Less brand recognition in Canada
- –Fewer Canada city options
Aeroplan members; Business Class travelers
- Aeroplan points
- Strong Business Class
- Direct service from YVR and YYZ
- Premium service
- –Higher fares than Chinese carriers
- –Fewer Chinese city destinations
Business class travelers; those going to Hong Kong or via HKG to mainland China
- Excellent Business Class
- Strong HKG onward network
- Good for mainland via HKG
- –Connection time in HKG
Travel Tips for China
Chinese New Year (late January or February) creates a massive surge in both domestic and international China travel. If you must travel during this period, book 3+ months ahead.
Hainan, China Eastern, and Xiamen Airlines run periodic sales in September and March. Prices can drop to CAD 750–900 round trip on Vancouver routes.
Canadian citizens need a Chinese visa for mainland China. A 10-year multiple-entry tourist visa is available at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre. Hong Kong: visa-free for Canadians (up to 90 days). Taiwan: visa-free for Canadians (up to 90 days).
Frequently Asked Questions
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