Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Yantai

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Yantai, including China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Shanghai Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Air China logo Air China
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Yantai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Shanghai to Yantai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$60, and round-trip direct flights start at US$134.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Yantai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Yantai Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Yantai is about 729.96 km. The average flying time from Shanghai to Yantai is around 1 hour 40 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$60
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$134
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance729.96 km
Average flight time1 hour 40 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Yantai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Yantai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Yantai?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Yantai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Yantai is Feb, with an average price of US$81; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jul, with an average price of up to US$161.

US$161
US$121
US$81
US$41
  • US$81
    Feb
  • US$113
    Mar
  • US$133
    Apr
  • US$121
    May
  • US$139
    Jun
  • US$161
    Jul
  • US$145
    Aug
  • US$132
    Sep
  • US$115
    Oct
  • US$121
    Nov
  • US$99
    Dec
  • US$95
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Yantai?

Average weekly flight prices from Shanghai to Yantai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Yantai is Sat, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Fri, as prices are usually highest then.

US$142
US$125
US$108
US$91
    Cheapest
  • US$121
    Mon
  • US$120
    Tue
  • US$135
    Wed
  • US$133
    Thu
  • US$142
    Fri
  • US$108
    Sat
  • US$116
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Yantai (SHA-YNT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Shanghai Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to YNT on Thu, Mar 5), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$134 departing on Mon, Mar 16 and returning on Thu, Mar 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Yantai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Air China Juneyao Airlines Shanghai Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Yantai.
  • 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 Yantai 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 59 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Yantai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU8379 (06:53)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Yantai, 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 Thu, Mar 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$60.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Shanghai 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 Yantai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Yantai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Yantai on February 27, 2026 with Shanghai Airlines, with prices starting at US$60.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Yantai, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport (SHA-YNT) is by far the most common option on this route: Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT).
  • The time difference between Yantai and Shanghai is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Yantai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to Yantai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Yantai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Shanghai Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Yantai, with fares starting at US$112.

US$76
US$112
US$149
US$185
US$221
Shanghai Airlines
US$112
Shanghai Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$120
China Eastern Airlines
Shandong Airlines
US$129
Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
US$155
Shenzhen Airlines
Air China
US$156
Air China
China Express Airlines
US$221
China Express Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Shanghai to Yantai?

Total flights from Shanghai to Yantai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Shanghai to Yantai, with 44 flights per week.

1
15
30
44
China Eastern Airlines
44
China Eastern Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
37
Xiamen Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
33
Juneyao Airlines
Air China
15
Air China
China Express Airlines
15
China Express Airlines
Shandong Airlines
15
Shandong Airlines

How many flights fly from Shanghai to Yantai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Shanghai to Yantai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Shanghai to Yantai is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

147
126
104
83
Highest
104
Mon
117
Tue
108
Wed
120
Thu
138
Fri
147
Sat
110
Sun