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Flights from Sanya to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Sanya to San Francisco. 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
SYXSFOPVG

Sanya to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey17h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Wuhan

Best ways to fly from Sanya to San Francisco

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

1
SYX Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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SYX Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 20m
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3
SYX Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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SYX Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 13m
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SYX Singapore (SIN) SFO
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 57m
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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
-16hSan Francisco vs Sanya
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
SYX → SFO

Flights from Sanya to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to San Francisco?
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 Sanya to San Francisco?
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 Sanya and San Francisco?
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 Sanya and San Francisco?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Sanya and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Sanya.

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