Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Sanming (SQJ)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Sanming (SHA-SQJ)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$62 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to SQJ on Wed, Feb 25), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$132 departing on Sat, Feb 28 and returning on Mon, Mar 2.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Sanming?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Sanming with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Sanming?

  It takes about 1 hour 50 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Sanming.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Sanming?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Sanming is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Sanming?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Sanming. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU6525 (10:56)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Sanming?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Sanming, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$62.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Sanming travel is around December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Sanming (SQJ) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Sanming is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sanming on?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Sanming on February 27, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$62.

• Which airports can I fly to for Sanming from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Sanming, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shaxian Airport (SHA-SQJ) is by far the most common option on this route: Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Sanming?

  The time difference between Sanming and Shanghai is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Sanming?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.