What percentage of Shanghai to Sanya flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.3% of flights from Shanghai to Sanya were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a significant part of the route's offerings.

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

A direct flight from Shanghai to Sanya typically takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes, which is a median duration of 195 minutes. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 9 hours and 35 minutes, or 575 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 1896 kilometers.

How often do Shanghai to Sanya flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Shanghai to Sanya route are classified as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This classification is based on observations over a 30-day window.

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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¥1,832 - CN¥2,409

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is CNY 1832 to CNY 2409. The current lowest deal is CNY 1747 via Kayak, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now CN¥1,747

Low CN¥1,832

High CN¥2,409

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,123

CN¥1,143

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,479

CN¥1,223

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,124

CN¥1,277

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,489

CN¥1,143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,483

CN¥1,297

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,124

CN¥1,324

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥4,020 → CN¥1,868

54%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥3,136 → CN¥1,922

39%

7 nights

Sep 26 - Oct 3

CN¥2,934 → CN¥2,191

25%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

CN¥2,357 → CN¥1,747

26%

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Shanghai - Sanya route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from SHA to SYX are above the typical level, with a median price of $322.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $140 for flights from SHA to SYX.

⏱️ 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 more common.

Only 37.3% of recent flights from SHA to SYX are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights.

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Shanghai to Sanya are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

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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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 the average price increase to $287, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $317. These trends were observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to Sanya is considered to be $173 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $322. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $614 or less.

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 was $322, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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¥1,832 - CN¥2,409

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

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to Sanya is CNY 1832 to CNY 2409. The current lowest deal is CNY 1747 via Kayak, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 6.

now CN¥1,747

Low CN¥1,832

High CN¥2,409

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,123

CN¥1,143

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,479

CN¥1,223

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,124

CN¥1,277

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥2,489

CN¥1,143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

Spring Airlines

CN¥2,483

CN¥1,297

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - Sanya

Shanghai (PVG) - Sanya (SYX)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥2,124

CN¥1,324

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

CN¥4,020 → CN¥1,868

54%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CN¥3,136 → CN¥1,922

39%

7 nights

Sep 26 - Oct 3

CN¥2,934 → CN¥2,191

25%

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

CN¥2,357 → CN¥1,747

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Sanya

Shanghai - Sanya route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from SHA to SYX are above the typical level, with a median price of $322.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $140 for flights from SHA to SYX.

⏱️ 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 more common.

Only 37.3% of recent flights from SHA to SYX are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Spring Airlines offers direct flights.

Spring Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Shanghai to Sanya are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

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

$976

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Oct 15

Sanya, China

66% AI deal score

$976

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 more common.

Spring Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 03

Sep 10

Sep 03

Oct 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 more common.

Spring Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 03

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 03

Sep 10

Sep 03

Oct 15

Oct 15

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?