Flying from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Sanya and Guangzhou are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
You can choose from 70 weekly Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SYX to CAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Guangzhou (and then other parts of China) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
Hainan Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for SYX to CAN flights, with 88.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYX and CAN:
Xiamen Airport
Guiyang Airport
Yichang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is 63 €. A return plane ticket is currently 126 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYX to CAN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYX to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Sanya Airport (SYX)
SYX's address is Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SYX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Sanya Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sanya. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYX? If you've booked an early flight from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're arriving on a late Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Hertz.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Guangzhou in March.
When reserving your flight from Sanya Airport to Guangzhou Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYX to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
