On this page, you can find and book flights from Sanya to Shanghai. The 1,876 km route is served regularly, with about 86 flights per week, allowing you to choose a convenient departure time.
Flights are operated by airlines such as Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the price chart and calendar to find the best deal. For transfer information, please refer to the transportation sections for Sanya and Shanghai.
The table shows direct flights Sanya → Shanghai on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h. Regular flights are operated by China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern and Shanghai Airlines. Departures from Sanya Phoenix International Airport airports, arrivals at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Sanya — Shanghai by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 376 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 1,327 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
July and August are considered the hottest months in Shanghai, with average temperatures reaching up to 32°C. June is the wettest month, while January is the coolest, with temperatures dropping to around 2.2°C.
The most affordable flights on this route are typically available in June, with prices starting AED 374. Traditionally, May is the most expensive month to fly, when the minimum fare increases AED 1,422.
An ideal time for a trip would be October or November, when the weather is mild and rainfall decreases. We recommend avoiding travel in February due to high humidity and a noticeable spike in airfares.
Five airlines operate on the flight route from Sanya to Shanghai, with China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines leading in terms of the number of flights. There are approximately 86 weekly departures, the majority of which are direct non-stop flights. Detailed information on specific daily schedules and flight options from each carrier can be found in the interactive list below.
Flights Sanya — Shanghai depart from Sanya Phoenix International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The average direct flight time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, as the aircraft needs to cover a distance of 1,876 km.
Regular flights are operated by China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and China Southern.
Yes, this is a popular route with high traffic frequency — there are approximately 86 direct flights every week.
Flight prices are constantly changing; you can always check the current minimum prices for your chosen dates in the calendar on this page.
Most flights from Sanya are serviced at Hongqiao Airport (SHA), which is located closer to the city center than Pudong.
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