On this page, you can find and book flights from Kunming to Sanya. The flight distance is 1,008 km, with regular service maintained at 26 flights per week.
Flights are operated by trusted carriers, including China Eastern Airlines (MU), Beijing Capital Airlines (JD), and China Southern Airlines (CZ). Current prices change constantly, so we recommend using the price trend chart and low-fare calendar to find the best deals.
The table shows direct flights Kunming → Sanya on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 5 min. Regular flights are operated by China Southern, China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines. Departures from Kunming Changshui International Airport airports, arrivals at Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kunming — Sanya by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 315 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 799 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kunming → Sanya, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 680 | high | May | AED 572 | medium | Sep | AED 548 | medium |
| Feb | AED 709 | high | Jun | AED 491 | low | Oct | AED 709 | high |
| Mar | AED 572 | medium | Jul | AED 652 | high | Nov | AED 572 | medium |
| Apr | AED 548 | medium | Aug | AED 652 | high | Dec | AED 680 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Sanya’s climate is characterized by consistently high temperatures: the hottest months are from May to September, with peaks up to 30.7°C. The rainiest period is in August, with up to 27 rainy days recorded, while the driest weather occurs in December and January.
The lowest airfares are found in July, starting AED 315. The peak price period is in February, when flight costs rise to AED 799, making the winter season the most expensive time to travel.
For a good balance between price and weather, consider traveling in November — rainfall drops significantly, and tickets are cheaper than in January. We recommend avoiding February bookings if you want to minimize your travel expenses.
Four airlines provide regular service between the cities, with China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines being the main carriers. The route is dominated by direct flights, allowing you to cover the 1,008 km distance as quickly as possible. A detailed schedule by day of the week and route options are provided in the list below.
Flights Kunming — Sanya depart from Kunming Changshui International Airport and arrive at Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,008 km. The average travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Regular passenger flights are operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU), Beijing Capital Airlines (JD), China Southern Airlines (CZ), and Sichuan Airlines (3U).
Yes, there are about 26 direct flights available weekly on this route, making it easy to find a convenient departure time without layovers.
All flights from Kunming arrive at Phoenix International Airport, serving the city of Sanya (SYX).
Ticket prices are dynamic and seasonal. To find the current lowest price, we recommend using the price chart and low-fare calendar featured on this page.
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