Cheapest airlines flights from Sanya to Shanghai

You can choose from 10 airlines that fly from Sanya to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Spring Airlines logo Spring Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Suparna Airlines logo Suparna Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Sanya to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Sanya to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$119, and round-trip direct flights start at US$208.

Displayed flight fares from Sanya to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Sanya to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Sanya and Shanghai is about 1,863.44 km. The average flying time from Sanya to Shanghai is around 3 hours 4 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in August. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$119
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$208
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance1,863.44 km
Average flight time3 hours 4 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Sanya–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Sanya to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Sanya to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Sanya to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Sanya to Shanghai is November, with an average price of US$77; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$237.

US$237
US$157
US$77
0
    Cheapest
  • US$187
    Mar
  • US$184
    Apr
  • US$177
    May
  • US$151
    Jun
  • US$162
    Jul
  • US$178
    Aug
  • US$95
    Sep
  • US$118
    Oct
  • US$77
    Nov
  • US$83
    Dec
  • US$94
    Jan
  • US$237
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sanya to Shanghai?

Average weekly flight prices from Sanya to Shanghai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Sanya to Shanghai is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$164
US$142
US$120
US$98
    Cheapest
  • US$149
    Mon
  • US$132
    Tue
  • US$120
    Wed
  • US$136
    Thu
  • US$134
    Fri
  • US$157
    Sat
  • US$164
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Sanya to Shanghai during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Sanya to Shanghai during Easter Day.

During Easter Day, the cheapest flights from Sanya to Shanghai are on Apr 9, with the lowest fare of US$176.

US$186
US$181
US$176
US$171
  • US$176
    Apr 9
  • US$182
    Apr 10
  • US$186
    Apr 11
  • US$178
    Apr 12
  • US$178
    Apr 13
  • US$181
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sanya to Shanghai (SYX-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$119 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SYX to PVG on Thu, May 21), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$208 departing on Mon, May 11 and returning on Tue, May 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Sanya to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Juneyao Airlines China Southern Airlines Spring Airlines Hainan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 4 minutes to fly from Sanya to Shanghai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sanya to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 185 flight per week flying from Sanya to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: -/-/-/W/T/F/- -- MU5378 (18:19) Juneyao Airlines: -/-/-/W/T/F/- -- HO7479 (14:20) Xiamen Airlines: -/-/-/W/T/F/- -- MF7683 (14:08)
  • To find best deals on flights from Sanya to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 21, with one-way flights priced at just US$119.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around August.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sanya to Shanghai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sanya to Shanghai on March 28, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$176.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SYX-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Sanya is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Sanya to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Sanya to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Sanya to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spring Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Sanya to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$126.

US$119
US$126
US$134
US$141
US$148
Spring Airlines
US$126
Spring Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
US$137
Shanghai Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$140
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
US$145
Hainan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
US$146
Juneyao Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$148
China Eastern Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Sanya to Shanghai?

Total flights from Sanya to Shanghai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Sanya to Shanghai, with 85 flights per week.

3
30
58
85
China Eastern Airlines
85
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
76
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
68
Juneyao Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
60
Sichuan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
45
China Southern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
30
Shenzhen Airlines

How many flights fly from Sanya to Shanghai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Sanya to Shanghai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Sanya to Shanghai is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

317
280
242
205
Highest
244
Mon
244
Tue
253
Wed
242
Thu
317
Fri
307
Sat
246
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.