Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sanya — $84

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.

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 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.