Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanya. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$79

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 45m

03/07/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 03/07/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $79

Cheapest round trip flight

$152

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

6h 15m

11/04/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 11/04/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $152

The fastest flight

2h 55m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sanya takes 2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:30 AM

Latest flight

10:50 PM

Average flight duration

3h 14m

Direct flights count

124

Distance

1878km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Shanghai and Sanya is 1878km (1164 miles). The average flight duration is 3h 14m. There are 124 direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya. Shanghai and Sanya are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:30 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 10:50 PM

Remember that on average the ideal time to book flights is 2 months before departure!

Airfare from Shanghai to Sanya by month

The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Sanya is $79 (March 2027), while the maximum is $427 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $234–$311.

March 2027

Lowest price

on average:

$79

July 2027

Highest price

on average:

$427

Avg Price

Price dynamics

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.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is February 2027–March 2027 — averaging $82. The most expensive is July 2027–August 2027 ($427). The difference reaches 81%.

Best time to buy

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 February 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 81%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 58.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Airlines operating on route

The Shanghai — Sanya route is served by a wide range of airlines: 11 in total, including Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Yangtze River Express, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, VietjetAir, Thai Airways, Korean Air, and AirAsia X. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $79. 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.

Spring Airlines

starting at $79

Juneyao Airlines

starting at $106

China Southern Airlines

starting at $118

Yangtze River Express

starting at $133

Shanghai Airlines

starting at $136

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $142

starting at $300

starting at $310

starting at $324

starting at $367

starting at $379

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sanya

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.

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $79

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8779

starting at $82

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/10/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $82

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $84

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/16/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $86

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/04/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $87

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $88

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/06/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $88

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $89

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $89

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

The majority of the 6 airlines on the Shanghai — Sanya route fly daily, while some operate only on certain days: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines fly every day. Hainan Airlines flies every day except Sunday. Spring Airlines only flies on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $129

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $117

Shanghai Airlines

Every day

starting at $129

Hainan Airlines

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $105

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $118

Spring Airlines

Mo, We, and Fr

starting at $95

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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PVG

33km

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

•

SHA

14km

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Sanya airports overview

Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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SYX

Serving Sanya on Hainan Island, it handles domestic and international flights and is the main gateway to the city's beach resorts and nearby tourist attractions.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Sanya?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sanya according to data for the last 48 hours costs $79

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Sanya?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Sanya is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Sanya?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Sanya can be found flying in these months: March, February, October.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Sanya?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sanya start from 2 hours 55 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Sanya?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sanya: Spring Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Sanya

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

Shanghai — Sanya

жовтень 13

Juneyao Airlines

$103

Alternative routes

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Cheapest one way flight

$79

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 45m

03/07/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 03/07/2027, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $79

Cheapest round trip flight

$152

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

6h 15m

11/04/2026

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Sanya departs on 11/04/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines and costs $152

The fastest flight

2h 55m

Fastest flight from Shanghai to Sanya takes 2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

Earliest flight

6:30 AM

Latest flight

10:50 PM

Average flight duration

3h 14m

Direct flights count

124

Distance

1878km

Timezone difference

0h

Price dynamics

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.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is February 2027–March 2027 — averaging $82. The most expensive is July 2027–August 2027 ($427). The difference reaches 81%.

Best time to buy

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 February 2027–March 2027, where you can save up to 81%.

Price predictability

Price spread on this route is 58.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.

Spring Airlines

starting at $79

Juneyao Airlines

starting at $106

China Southern Airlines

starting at $118

Yangtze River Express

starting at $133

Shanghai Airlines

starting at $136

China Eastern Airlines

starting at $142

starting at $300

starting at $310

starting at $324

starting at $367

starting at $379

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/07/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $79

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/18/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8779

starting at $82

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/10/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $82

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/20/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $84

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/16/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $86

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/04/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $87

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $88

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

03/06/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $88

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/15/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $89

Shanghai — Sanya

SHA — SYX

02/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

9C8801

starting at $89

China Eastern Airlines

Every day

starting at $129

China Southern Airlines

Every day

starting at $117

Shanghai Airlines

Every day

starting at $129

Hainan Airlines

Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $105

Juneyao Airlines

Every day

starting at $118

Spring Airlines

Mo, We, and Fr

starting at $95

What is the cheapest price for flights from Shanghai to Sanya?

The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Sanya according to data for the last 48 hours costs $79

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Shanghai — Sanya?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Sanya is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Shanghai to Sanya?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Sanya can be found flying in these months: March, February, October.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Sanya?

The fastest flights from Shanghai to Sanya start from 2 hours 55 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Shanghai to Sanya?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Sanya: Spring Airlines

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Cheapest one way flight

$79

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 45m

03/07/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$152

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

6h 15m

11/04/2026

The fastest flight

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

6:30 AM

Latest flight

10:50 PM

Average flight duration

3h 14m

Direct flights count

124

Distance

1878km

Timezone difference

0h

Airfare from Shanghai to Sanya by month

March 2027

on average:

$79

July 2027

on average:

$427

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Schedule of direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai airports overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Sanya airports overview

Sanya Phoenix International Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Shanghai to Sanya

Alternative routes

Cheapest one way flight

$79

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

3h 45m

03/07/2027

Cheapest round trip flight

$152

Spring Airlines

Direct flight

6h 15m

11/04/2026

The fastest flight

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Earliest flight

6:30 AM

Latest flight

10:50 PM

Average flight duration

3h 14m

Direct flights count

124

Distance

1878km

Timezone difference