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Flights from Shanghai to Sanya

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Sanya (SYX) take about 2h 52m (1,896 km). Spring Airlines, Suparna Airlines and Shanghai Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $87 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Sanya

Carriers on PVG–SYX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Spring Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Suparna Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Shanghai Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Sanya fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $74 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$13929 Oct 2026 · China Eastern—
Nov 2026$12617 Nov 2026 · Spring Airlines$121 · 1 stop26 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1372 Dec 2026 · Spring Airlines$121 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$1614 Jan 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Feb 2027$9226 Feb 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Mar 2027$742 Mar 2027 · Spring Airlines—
Apr 2027$41710 Apr 2027 · China Eastern$344 · 2 stops26 Apr 2027
May 2027$43718 May 2027 · Shanghai Airlines$330 · 2 stops14 May 2027
Jun 2027$43424 Jun 2027 · Shanghai Airlines$327 · 2 stops14 Jun 2027
Jul 2027$43611 Jul 2027 · China Eastern—
Aug 2027$4035 Aug 2027 · China Eastern$370 · 2 stops21 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$44017 Sept 2027 · Shanghai Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $74 in March 2027, against $121 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Sanya, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Sanya flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sanya?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Sanya (SYX) takes about 2h 52m, covering 1,896 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Shanghai from Sanya by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 1,896 km (1,178 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Sanya?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–SYX route include Spring Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Sanya cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–SYX was $87 USD with Spring Airlines (nonstop), departing 2 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Sanya?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $74 one-way, against $440 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Sanya?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sanya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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