Cheap Flights from Sanya 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:

  • China Eastern

  • China Southern

  • Hainan Airlines

  • Shanghai Airlines

  • Juneyao Airlines

• 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, R 776 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 R 2,015. 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:

  • HNTI·Narada Sanya Bay Resort

  • Crowne Plaza Resort Sanya BAY by IHG

  • Ocean Sonic Resort Sanya

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

• Book a hotel near PVG if you're taking a late Sanya Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Jinjiang Inn Select (Shanghai Pudong Airport)

  • Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

  • Homeinn Selected Hotel (Shanghai Pudong International Airport East Station)

• Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.

• Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.

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.