What percentage of Shanghai to Sanya flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.3% of flights from Shanghai to Sanya were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered one stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Shanghai to Sanya has a median duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1896 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers on this path.

How often do Shanghai to Sanya flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Shanghai to Sanya route tend to drop frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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Shanghai to Sanya: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Most itineraries for flights from Shanghai to Sanya connect at least once, with only 37.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll likely encounter a journey that includes at least one stop.

A typical journey from Shanghai to Sanya takes about 3h 35m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 1896 km, making it a significant but manageable flight.

When looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Sanya, the prices typically range from $173–$614, with a median of $322. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sanya, the data shows that June is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $140. Following closely are July, with a median of $174, and May, with a median of $178. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sanya

Regular price: CN¥1,164 - CN¥2,552

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is CNY 1164 to CNY 2552. The current lowest deal is CNY 839 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 29.

now CN¥839

Low CN¥1,164

High CN¥2,552

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

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥140

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥762

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sanya

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,120

CN¥1,127

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,335

CN¥1,228

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,460

CN¥1,248

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,479

CN¥1,281

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,120

CN¥1,114

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,476

CN¥979

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,970 → CN¥1,650

58%

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

CN¥3,398 → CN¥1,704

50%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥2,476 → CN¥979

60%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥2,460 → CN¥1,140

54%

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Shanghai - Sanya route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Sanya are above the typical level at $839.

📅 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 average 3h 35m

The median flight duration for this route is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sanya appear frequently, so check often.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,055

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,217

Sanya main airports to arrive at

Sanya Phoenix International (SYX)

Cheapest

Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Sanya.

📍 ~12 km from Sanya (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥908

Airports nearby Sanya used as alternative

Haikou Meilan International (HAK)

Cheapest

Haikou Meilan International is a major hub with extensive routes and high-speed rail connectivity to Sanya.

📍 ~250 km from Sanya (reachable by high-speed rail, requires cross-island transit).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,069

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Sep 17

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Sep 15

Sanya, China

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$1,040

$917

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Dec 27

Sanya, China

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$1,079

$971

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China Southern Airlines

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Sep 17

Sanya, China

67% AI deal score

$1,019

$917

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Business Class

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Sep 17

Sanya, China

67% AI deal score

$1,019

$917

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Business Class

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Sep 15

Sanya, China

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$1,019

$917

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Business Class

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Sep 15

Sanya, China

67% AI deal score

$1,019

$917

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Sep 19

Sanya, China

67% AI deal score

$987

$917

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Sep 19

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$965

$917

Save $48

Shenzhen Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Dec 28

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$977

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

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Dec 27

Sanya, China

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$977

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

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Sep 23

Sanya, China

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $150. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $287. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $317, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be found on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sanya is considered to be $173 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $322. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $614 or less. Therefore, finding a flight at or below $173 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Sanya include June, with a median price of $140, and July, with a median price of $174. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $178. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $322, suggesting that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Shanghai to Sanya: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to Sanya

A typical journey from Shanghai to Sanya takes about 3h 35m, including connections. This medium-haul route covers a distance of 1896 km, making it a significant but manageable flight.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Sanya

Regular price: CN¥1,164 - CN¥2,552

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is CNY 1164 to CNY 2552. The current lowest deal is CNY 839 with Spring Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 29.

now CN¥839

Low CN¥1,164

High CN¥2,552

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

June

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥140

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥762

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Spring Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Sanya

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,120

CN¥1,127

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,335

CN¥1,228

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,460

CN¥1,248

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,479

CN¥1,281

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,120

CN¥1,114

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,476

CN¥979

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥3,970 → CN¥1,650

58%

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

CN¥3,398 → CN¥1,704

50%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥2,476 → CN¥979

60%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

CN¥2,460 → CN¥1,140

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai - Sanya route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to Sanya are above the typical level at $839.

📅 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 average 3h 35m

The median flight duration for this route is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Spring Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Shanghai to Sanya appear frequently, so check often.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a good option for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,055

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to Sanya.

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,217

Sanya main airports to arrive at

Sanya Phoenix International (SYX)

Cheapest

Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Sanya.

📍 ~12 km from Sanya (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥908

Airports nearby Sanya used as alternative

Haikou Meilan International (HAK)

Cheapest

Haikou Meilan International is a major hub with extensive routes and high-speed rail connectivity to Sanya.

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$977

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Dec 27

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$977

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Sep 23

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$977

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai to Sanya: Overview

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 above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Connecting flights are common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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Dec 27

Sep 17

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Sep 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Sanya?

What is a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sanya?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanya?

What percentage of Shanghai to Sanya flights are direct?

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

How often do Shanghai to Sanya flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to Sanya from other cities

Shanghai to Sanya: Overview

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 above the typical level

June is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Connecting flights are common

Spring Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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Dec 27

Sep 17

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Sep 15

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Sep 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sanya

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Sanya?

What is a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sanya?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanya?