Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): what you need to know
Sanya's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Sanya three hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SYD to SYX flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and SYX include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight is $449. A round-trip fare right now is $568. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to SYX if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from SYD to SYX is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SYX:
Venture beyond Sanya and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Sanya Phoenix International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Sanya Phoenix International Airport several weeks before your departure to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to central Sanya
You'll find SYX at Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Phoenix International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Sanya. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Sanya based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport for June if you want to go to Sanya during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to SYX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Sanya is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres north of Sanya, a visit to Zhanjiang will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Jinsha Bay Beach, Techeng Island and Zhanjiang Museum.
Haikou is another essential stop in China and is around 209 kilometres north of Sanya. No trip is complete without visiting Baishamen Park, Holiday beach and Century Park.