Sanya (Tianya) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SYX–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYX–SHA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, MU | 21 | 320, 789 | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | 3U, CA, MU |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 321, 738 | 2h45-4h16 | – | – | MU |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Sanya (Tianya)
| Metric | SYX→SHA | HAK→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SYX | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SYX: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
SYX–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYX to SHA
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYX to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYX to SHA ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,869 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Haikou (Meilan) (HAK).