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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Sanya, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The majority of the 7 airlines on the Shanghai — Sanya route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines fly every day. Juneyao Airlines flies every day except Sunday. Spring Airlines and Yangtze River Express only fly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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The Shanghai — Sanya route is served by a wide range of airlines: 10 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Yangtze River Express, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Vietnam Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $84. 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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Shanghai — Sanya
05/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5397
starting at $84
Shanghai — Sanya
05/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU5397
starting at $84
Shanghai — Sanya
06/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ6782
starting at $87
Shanghai — Sanya
06/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8779
starting at $97
Shanghai — Sanya
05/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ6782
starting at $98
Shanghai — Sanya
06/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ6782
starting at $99
Shanghai — Sanya
05/25/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ3836
starting at $100
Shanghai — Sanya
05/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CZ6782
starting at $101
Shanghai — Sanya
06/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
FM8549
starting at $104
Shanghai — Sanya
05/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
Y87501
starting at $104
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $149
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $137
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $144
Spring Airlines
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $110
Juneyao Airlines
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $176
Shanghai Airlines
Every day
starting at $185
Yangtze River Express
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $145
Shanghai is served by two main airports with different roles. Pudong (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and premium carriers and typically offering a wider range of lounges and transfer facilities; it sits about 30–40 km east of the city center and can be reached by maglev or metro in roughly 45–60 minutes (fares for the maglev plus metro usually range from moderate to higher-end depending on route). Hongqiao (SHA) functions as a domestic and regional gateway favored by budget and full-service Chinese carriers for short-haul flights; it is much closer, around 10–15 km west of central Shanghai, with metro and taxi rides commonly taking 20–40 minutes and typically costing less. Pros: Pudong is convenient for international connections and greater service variety, while Hongqiao offers quicker access to downtown and shorter transfer times. Cons: Pudong can feel distant for city access, and Hongqiao is more limited for long-haul services.
Sanya is served mainly by Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX), a seaside gateway that typically functions as a regional and international resort hub rather than a major long‑haul transfer center. It usually handles a mix of full‑service carriers and low‑cost or charter operators serving domestic Chinese cities and nearby Asian destinations; fares can be competitive for package and seasonal routes. The airport lies about 20–25 km northeast of Sanya city center and nearby resort areas; taxi rides normally take 30–45 minutes with fares commonly in a modest range, while airport buses and shared shuttles can take 40–60 minutes at lower cost. Pros: convenient for beach resorts and generally efficient for leisure travelers; cons: can be busy during peak holiday periods and has limited late‑night/long‑haul connectivity compared with larger mainland hubs.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 05/26/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $84
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 05/28/2026, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $217
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sanya takes 2h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Sanya is 1880km (1166 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 17m. There are 128 direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya. Shanghai and Sanya are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:50 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:00 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sanya according to data for the last 48 hours costs $84
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Sanya is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Sanya can be found flying in these months: May, June, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sanya start from 2 hours 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sanya: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sanya is $69 (May 2026), while the maximum is $598 (March 2027). On average, a ticket costs $263–$454.
Prices on the Shanghai — Sanya route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is May 2026–June 2026 — averaging $96. The most expensive is March 2027–April 2027 ($593). The difference reaches 84%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is May 2026–June 2026, where you can save up to 84%.
Price spread on this route is 65.1%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.