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Flights from Chengdu to Sanya

Nonstop flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Sanya (SYX) take about 2h 20m (1,470 km). Xizang Airlines and Chengdu Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $113 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Chengdu to Sanya

Carriers on CTU–SYX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Xizang Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Chengdu Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chengdu to Sanya fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $112 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$11229 Oct 2026	—
Nov 2026	$11314 Nov 2026	—
Dec 2026	$1349 Dec 2026	$114 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$1585 Jan 2027	—
Feb 2027	$30520 Feb 2027	$256 · 1 stop21 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$26628 Mar 2027	$255 · 2 stops13 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$2553 Apr 2027	—
May 2027	$2562 May 2027	—
Aug 2027	$27331 Aug 2027	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $112 for October 2026, $114 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chengdu to Sanya, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chengdu to Sanya flights

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Sanya?

A nonstop flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Sanya (SYX) takes about 2h 20m, covering 1,470 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Chengdu from Sanya by air?

The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 1,470 km (913 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Sanya?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CTU–SYX route include Xizang Airlines and Chengdu Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Chengdu to Sanya cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CTU–SYX was $113 USD with Xizang Airlines (nonstop), departing 20 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chengdu to Sanya?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $112 one-way, against $273 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Sanya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sanya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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