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Flight deals from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $223. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.$223 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Sanya on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
Shanghai.$234 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Sanya on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
Shanghai.$244 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Sanya on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $244, select.
Shanghai.$254 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Sanya on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
Shanghai.$265 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Sanya on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Shanghai.$1,281 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Sanya on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,281, select.
Shanghai.$2,749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Sanya on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,749, select.
Shanghai.$2,937 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sanya on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sanya.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,937, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sanya to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Dec
from $2,937
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Sanya to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

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Sanya to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$223
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week138

Finding cheap flights from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong is $223. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern, China Southern and Etihad Airways fly direct from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong.
As of August 2026, there are 138 flights per week flying from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Sanya to Shanghai Pudong is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Pudong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Spring Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Flying from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

  • Sanya and Shanghai are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Every week, there are 69 Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, pick the 06:25 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:55 with Spring Airlines.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYX to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • There's a good range of direct flights from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport to pick from. When planning your Shanghai journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Eastern.

  • Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SYX to PVG flights. A dependable 95.95% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SYX and PVG include:

    • Guangzhou Airport

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • Currently, $118 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $223. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYX to PVG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SYX to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

Handy information about Sanya Airport (SYX)

  • You'll find SYX at Fenghuang Rd.

  • Sanya Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SYX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.

  • Sanya Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sanya. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near SYX? If you're catching an early flight from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Shanghai in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYX to PVG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another side of China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are the start of reasons to visit.

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