Travelling from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Sanya is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is located in Sanya, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to SYX won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to SYX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SYX and fast-forward to bedtime:
The address for SYX is Fenghuang Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
R 6,356 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. A return flight starts at R 9,960. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to SYX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Sanya. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Vancouver to SYX plane ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sanya to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Sanya
Start your Sanya trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
三亚湾 and Fenghuang Island are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Sanya itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sunny Bay.
Explore more of China
Sanya is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres north-east of Sanya, a trip to Haikou will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like 骑楼历史文化街区, Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark and 晒盐盆和古盐田.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in China, head for Qionghai, roughly 153 kilometres north-east of Sanya. Bo'ao Buddhist Temple, Wanquan River and Qionghai Lecheng Ancient Town are among its highlights.
