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The minimum one-way ticket price from Sanya to Shanghai is $59 (November 2026), while the maximum is $451 (September 2027). On average, a ticket costs $218–$475.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Sanya to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Tickets from Sanya to Shanghai are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to September 2027, the increase reached 491%, with prices now at $451. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to May 2027 — up 523%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $60. In July 2027–September 2027, tickets cost around $438.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 86% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 71.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The Sanya — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Yangtze River Express, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, 9 Air, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Xiamen Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $59. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Sanya — Shanghai
11/26/2026
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starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
11/19/2026
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starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
11/27/2026
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9C8802
starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
11/25/2026
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9C8802
starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
11/20/2026
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9C8802
starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
11/13/2026
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9C8802
starting at $59
Sanya — Shanghai
12/24/2026
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9C8802
starting at $62
Sanya — Shanghai
01/11/2027
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9C8802
starting at $62
Sanya — Shanghai
12/07/2026
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9C8802
starting at $63
Sanya — Shanghai
01/16/2027
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9C8802
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The cheapest flight ticket from Sanya to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $59
Often the best time to buy tickets from Sanya to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Sanya to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: November, January, December.
The fastest flights from Sanya to Shanghai start from 2 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Sanya — Shanghai: Spring Airlines
All airports
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $91
Spring Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $58
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $72
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $103
Shanghai Airlines
Every day
starting at $103
Hainan Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
starting at $93
The majority of the 6 airlines on the Sanya — Shanghai route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines fly every day. Hainan Airlines flies every day except Friday. Spring Airlines only flies on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The cheapest one-way flight from Sanya to Shanghai departs on 11/26/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $59
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Sanya to Shanghai departs on 11/24/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $153
Fastest flight from Sanya to Shanghai takes
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Sanya and Shanghai is 1878km (1164 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 16m. There are 126 direct flights from Sanya to Shanghai. Sanya and Shanghai are in the same time zone. Flights from Sanya begin at 6:25 AM. The latest flight from Sanya departs at 8:55 PM