Chengdu (Jianyang) to Sanya (Tianya) (TFU–SYX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–SYX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 9 Air lead the route. The flight covers 887 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 7 | 737 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| AQ 9 Air | 7 | 738 | 4h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 333 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sanya (Tianya) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→SYX | CTU→SYX | YBP→SYX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 72 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 20m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · SYX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya).
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
TFU–SYX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to SYX
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, 9 Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to SYX ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,427 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP) and Chongqing (CKG).