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June 22 - June 24

Cheapest

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$498

$185

Round trip

June 22 - June 25

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$494

$186

Round trip

June 22 - June 26

Earliest

PVG - Sanya

$299

$194

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June 22 - June 27

Earliest

PVG - Sanya

$287

$196

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June 22 - June 23

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$499

$197

Round trip

June 22 - June 24

Earliest

PVG - Sanya

$303

$198

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June 22 - July 1

Best

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$443

$202

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June 22 - June 28

Earliest

PVG - Sanya

$280

$204

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June 22 - July 2

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$432

$209

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June 22 - June 30

Earliest

SHA - Sanya

$447

$209

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

For flights from Shanghai to Sanya, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 58.1% of recent fares are for direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya, with connecting itineraries typically involving 1 stopover. This indicates a good balance of travel options between direct and connecting services.

When considering cheap flights from Shanghai to Sanya, prices are typically $134–$271, with a median of $197. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 41% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sanya is often during the summer months. June stands out as the most affordable, with a median fare of $140. July follows, offering a median fare of $174, and May also presents competitive pricing with a median of $178. These months generally provide better value for travelers.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Sanya takes approximately 3h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and itineraries with stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for the total travel time between the two cities.

The route from Shanghai to Sanya covers a distance of 1896 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance is substantial enough to offer a comfortable travel experience while remaining within a reasonable flight duration.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sanya

Regular price: $359 - $839

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is between $359 and $839. The current lowest deal is $185 with China Eastern Airlines for travel from June 22 to June 24.

now $185

Low $359

High $839

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sanya is June, with a median price of $140. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $762. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

June

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Flights from $140

February

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Flights from $762

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Direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sanya

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Southern Airlines

$282

$263

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sanya

Shanghai (SHA) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

$520

$280

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sanya

Shanghai (SHA) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

$517

$308

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - Sanya

Shanghai (SHA) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

$726

$402

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

$300

$230

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

$319

$230

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$726 → $402

45%

2 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 24

$498 → $185

63%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$494 → $186

62%

1 night

Jun 22 - Jun 23

$499 → $197

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai - Sanya route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Shanghai to Sanya are below the typical level, with a median price of $197.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sanya, with a median price of $140.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 35m on average.

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Sanya has a duration of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

58% of recent deals are for direct flights.

Historically, 58% of deals for this route are for direct flights, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines has offered direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Historically, deals for flights from Shanghai to Sanya are frequent, with 1 deal per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International for a convenient departure to Sanya, offering a good value.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Consider Shanghai Pudong International for your flight to Sanya, providing another option from Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Sanya main airports to arrive at

Sanya Phoenix International (SYX)

Cheapest

Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

📍 ~10 km from Sanya (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Airports nearby Sanya used as alternative

Haikou Meilan International (HAK)

Cheapest

Consider Haikou Meilan as a major regional hub with more flight options and a high-speed rail link to Sanya.

📍 ~250 km from Sanya (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Qionghai Bo'ao (BAR)

Qionghai Bo'ao is a geographically closer alternative on Hainan Island, accessible by high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from Sanya (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Zhanjiang (ZHA)

Zhanjiang provides a mainland alternative, useful if island airports are unavailable, but requires a ferry crossing.

📍 ~360 km from Sanya (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Beihai Fucheng (BHY)

Beihai Fucheng is an alternative mainland gateway in Guangxi, but involves a significant sea crossing.

📍 ~380 km from Sanya (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sanya

Sanya, China

38% AI deal score

$3,103

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $150. Booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in a higher average price of $287. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance also showed a higher average price of $317 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sanya was $134. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed. The median price for this route during the same period was $197, while prices at the higher end reached $271.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sanya, with a median price of $140. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $174. The annual median price for this route was $197, indicating that these months typically provide better value over the trailing 270 days.

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sanya

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sanya

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai - Sanya route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 35m on average.

58% of recent deals are for direct flights.

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Sanya main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sanya used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sanya

Best Elite deals to Sanya

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

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