Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Chicago
  4. Chicago to Sanya
Connecting route · United States → China

Flights from Chicago to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Frankfurt, about 19h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 58m
CHISYXHKG

Chicago to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey19h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Sanya

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHI Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 58m
Search
2
CHI Frankfurt (FRA) SYX
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~23h 43m
Search

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,100 km8,135 miles
Journey time
19h 58mestimate
Time difference
+14hSanya vs Chicago
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → SYX

Flights from Chicago to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong and Frankfurt. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,100 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chicago and Sanya?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sanya?
Sanya is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

More flights from Chicago