Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Sanya Airport (SYX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Guangzhou and Sanya follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Take your pick of 70 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
Your CAN to SYX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sanya adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of China:
China Southern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With an impressive 86.9% of services arriving as scheduled, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to SYX flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and SYX:
Chongqing Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Sanya Airport (SYX)
$135 is the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport flight. Return flights start at $253. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CAN to SYX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAN to SYX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
85% of flights departing from Guangzhou Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from CAN.
Guangzhou Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sanya Airport (SYX)
Book a hotel close to SYX if you're catching a late Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel where the road takes you with a Sanya Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Sanya that most tourists miss.
Book your vehicle from Sanya Airport several weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Sanya Airport (SYX) to central Sanya
You'll find SYX at Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Sanya. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sanya Airport (SYX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Sanya. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Sanya Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Sanya, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to SYX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 26ºC on average.