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Cheap flights from Sanya to Almaty from $221 SYX → ALA

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

The cheapest return found recently is $536 with China Southern Airlines, 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $221 with Air Astana, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$221, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$536, 26 Dec to 8 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$529 to $697
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $491 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air Astana

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $529 to $697.

Cheapest return found recently

$536

26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 12:55 p.m. · Return leaves 7:40 p.m. · 29 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) · overnight connection · 9 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$2,224

24 Nov – 8 Dec · Air Astana

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 6:55 a.m. · Return leaves 2:40 a.m. · 13 h 30 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 7 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $536 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $491 16 Nov – 26 Novfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $461 to $498.

At $536, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates from 16 Nov to 15 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 13-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 26 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

68 fares on 21 departure dates

16 Nov – 26 Nov: $491, found 7 days ago17 Nov – 30 Nov: $519, found 7 days ago18 Nov – 29 Nov: $529, found 7 days ago21 Nov – 28 Nov: $641, found 2 days ago24 Nov – 7 Dec: $500, found 7 days ago28 Nov – 7 Dec: $520, found 7 days ago30 Nov – 7 Dec: $520, found 7 days ago24 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $584, found 3 days ago26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $536, found 2 days ago29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $536, found 4 days ago1 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027: $608, found 7 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $696, found 2 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $624, found 5 days ago9 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027: $963, found 5 days ago12 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027: $662, found 2 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $735, found 3 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $566, found 4 days ago27 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027: $756, found 7 days ago30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027: $724, found 7 days ago1 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027: $716, found 7 days ago15 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027: $697, found 7 days agoNovDecJanMarApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov – 26 Nov$491Hainan AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 3 stops, back 3 stopsfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 30 Nov$519China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 29 Nov$529China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 28 Nov$641China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Nov – 7 Dec$500China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 7 Dec$520China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 7 Dec$520China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$584China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$536China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$536China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027$608China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$696Air ChinaSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$624China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027$963China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027$662Air ChinaSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$735SCATSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$566China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027$756China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027$724China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027$716China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027$697China Southern AirlinesSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $491.

November 2026From $491Cheapest seen7 departure dates16 Nov – 26 Nov · found 7 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $5363 departure dates26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $6086 departure dates1 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $5661 departure date1 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $7242 departure dates30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $6972 departure dates15 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$221

17 Nov · Air Astana

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)

Leaves 6:55 a.m. · 7 h trip

stops unknown

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $221 17 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $77 to $518.

$221, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $77 to $518.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 17 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

2 fares on 2 departure dates

15 Nov: $234, found 4 days ago17 Nov: $221, found 3 days agoNov
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
15 Nov$234SCATSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)stops unknownfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$221Air AstanaSanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) → Almaty Airport (ALA)stops unknownfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Sanya to Almaty

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Sanya to Almaty?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$563$491+16%33
7–13 days$504$482+4%29
14–29 days$487$470Cheapest seen49
30–59 days$495$461+2%37
60–89 days$513$477+5%44
90–179 days$697$496+43%44
180+ days$700$665+44%26

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 10 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$175$77Cheapest seen19
7–13 days$189$165+8%7
90–179 days$456$381+161%8
180+ days$429$381+145%33

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Sanya to Almaty?

The cheapest return found recently is $536 with China Southern Airlines, 26 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $491 with Hainan Airlines, 16 Nov to 26 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $529 to $697.

How much is a one-way flight from Sanya to Almaty?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $221 with Air Astana, 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sanya to Almaty?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $491, 16 Nov to 26 Nov, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sanya to Almaty?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 10 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Sanya to Almaty?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,224 with Air Astana, 24 Nov to 8 Dec, found 7 days ago.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Sanya to Almaty?

Between 16 Nov and 15 Apr 2027, China Southern Airlines has the cheapest return on 17 of the 21 departure dates we hold, Air China on 2 and Hainan Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work