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Flights from San Francisco to Sanya
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Sanya. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Wuhan, about 17h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 13m
San Francisco to Sanya at a glance
Fastest journey17h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Wuhan
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) SYX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
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SFO Singapore (SIN) SYX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways, SCAT 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
- 11,756 km7,300 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hSanya vs San Francisco
- Currency in Sanya
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → SYX
Flights from San Francisco to Sanya: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Sanya?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Wuhan 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 San Francisco to Sanya?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,756 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Wuhan (WUH), Guangzhou (CAN) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Sanya?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sanya?
Sanya is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
