Travelling from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Changsha Airport (CSX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Sanya and Changsha share the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 67 weekly Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest flight available. Chengdu Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYX to CSX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport, so getting to Changsha (and then exploring more of China!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 95.45% of services arriving as planned, Beijing Capital Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SYX to CSX flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYX and CSX include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Nanning Airport
Zhuhai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Changsha Airport (CSX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport flight is $284. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $569. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SYX to CSX, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYX to CSX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport.
Handy information about Sanya Airport (SYX)
SYX's address is Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SYX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Sanya Airport from central Sanya, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SYX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Changsha Airport (CSX)
If you're landing on a late Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CSX:
Venture beyond Changsha and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Changsha Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Changsha Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Changsha Airport (CSX) to central Changsha
You'll find CSX at Changsha Ave.
Changsha Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Changsha. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Changsha Airport (CSX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Changsha in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sanya Airport to Changsha Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Changsha, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYX to CSX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Wuhan is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Changsha. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.
Around 290 kilometres east of Changsha, Nanchang is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and Nanchang Bridge.














