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Flights from Los Angeles to Sanya
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Chengdu, about 17h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 53m
Los Angeles to Sanya at a glance
Fastest journey17h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Chengdu
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Sanya
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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LAX Chengdu (TFU) SYX
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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LAX Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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LAX Shenzhen (SZX) SYX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
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LAX Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
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
- 12,310 km7,645 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hSanya vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Sanya
- CNY
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → SYX
Flights from Los Angeles to Sanya: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,310 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Chengdu (TFU), Guangzhou (CAN) and Xiamen (XMN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Sanya?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sanya?
Sanya is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
