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Flights from Sanya to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Sanya to Los Angeles. 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
Sanya to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey17h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Chengdu
Best ways to fly from Sanya to Los Angeles
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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SYX Shanghai (PVG) LAX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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SYX Chengdu (TFU) LAX
Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
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SYX Guangzhou (CAN) LAX
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SYX Shenzhen (SZX) LAX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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SYX Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United 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
- -16hLos Angeles vs Sanya
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- SYX → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Sanya to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sanya to Los Angeles?
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 Sanya to Los Angeles?
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 Sanya and Los Angeles?
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 Sanya and Los Angeles?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Sanya.





