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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Sanya flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya

Shanghai Pudong to Sanya: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sanya.

Shanghai to Sanya: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,015
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week145

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya is R 2,762. 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 29 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya.
China Eastern, Air France and China Southern fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya.
As of June 2025, there are 145 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Sanya is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Sanya Airport on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 29 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 Sanya 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 Sanya 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 Sanya.

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

  • Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.

  • Shanghai and Sanya share the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Every week, there are 92 Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 06:50 Hainan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:25 with China Southern Airlines.

  • Leave enough time to make your PVG to SYX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Travel nonstop to Sanya with these popular carriers and get to know this exciting part of China:

  • Spring Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PVG to SYX flights. An exceptional 88.75% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between PVG and SYX:

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Zhanjiang Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight is R 1,015. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,762. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from PVG to SYX, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PVG to SYX.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Arriving at Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

Getting from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to central Sanya

  • The street address for SYX is Fenghuang Rd.

  • Sanya Phoenix International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Sanya. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sanya in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Sanya, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PVG to SYX in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Sanya is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres north of Sanya, a trip to Zhanjiang will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Jinsha Bay Beach, Techeng Island and Zhanjiang Museum.

  • Haikou is another well-known destination in China and is around 209 kilometres north of Sanya. No trip is complete without experiencing Baishamen Park, Holiday beach and Century Park.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.