Cheap Flights from Sanya to Dubai — $185

The route Sanya — Dubai is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, and Hong Kong Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $185) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) serves as Hainan’s main gateway and typically functions as a regional and domestic hub with an increasing number of seasonal international services. It is commonly used by carriers such as Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, and low-cost operators for leisure routes, so fares can be moderate to budget-friendly depending on season. The airport lies about 15–20 km northwest of Sanya city center; taxi or rideshare is the quickest option, usually taking 25–40 minutes and costing roughly CNY 60–120, while airport buses and scheduled shuttle vans can take 30–60 minutes for lower fares. Pros: compact domestic terminal and easy seasonal connections to other Chinese cities; cons: busy holiday periods and limited late-night international flights.

Dubai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Dubai International (DXB) is the primary international hub, favoured by full-service carriers—especially Emirates—and commonly used for long-haul and business travel; it sits about 10–15 km from downtown Dubai, with the metro taking roughly 15–25 minutes and fares typically in the low single-digit dirham range, while taxis cost more but are direct. Dubai World Central/Al Maktoum (DWC) is newer and often handles budget and cargo flights as well as overflow from DXB; it’s farther out around 35–45 km, so transfers can take 40–60+ minutes by road. Pros: DXB offers extensive connections and frequent public transport; DWC can be quieter and cheaper on low-cost carriers. Cons: DXB can be busy and crowded at peak times; DWC’s peripheral location may mean longer ground transfers and fewer immediate amenities.