Cheap flights from Qingdao to Sanya from $264 TAO → SYX
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
The cheapest return found recently is $486 with China Eastern, 25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $264 with Cathay Pacific, 21 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $264, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $486, 25 Dec to 9 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $457 to $588
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $407 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $457 to $588.
Cheapest return found recently
$486
25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · China Eastern
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Leaves 3:15 p.m. · Return leaves 11:30 a.m. · 19 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$612
25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 · Shandong Airlines
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Leaves 6:55 a.m. · Return leaves 9:10 p.m. · 11 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$486 25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$407 14 Nov – 28 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $335 to $472.
At $486, 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 6 departure dates from 14 Nov to 23 Feb 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?
We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
70 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 28 Nov | $407 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 21 Dec | $449 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $482 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $650 | Shandong Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $607 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | $531 | Shandong Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $407.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Shandong Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $253.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$264
21 Mar 2027 · Cathay Pacific
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 20 h trip
1 stop · via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) · overnight connection · 15 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$484
21 Mar 2027 · Hainan Airlines
Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
Leaves 1:50 p.m. · 6 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$264 21 Mar 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$216 24 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $163 to $263.
At $264, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 23 Dec to 21 Mar 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?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
51 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | $231 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Dec | $216 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $232 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $253 | China Eastern | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Feb 2027 | $254 | Shandong Airlines | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Mar 2027 | $248 | Cathay Pacific | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $239 | Cathay Pacific | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Mar 2027 | $264 | Cathay Pacific | Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) → Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $216.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: China Eastern, Cathay Pacific, Shandong Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Qingdao to Sanya
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.
Today's prices for 25 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Qingdao to Sanya?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $339 | $338 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $356 | $338 | +5% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $378 | $335 | +12% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $355 | $345 | +5% | 39 |
| 60–89 days | $472 | $388 | +39% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $627 | $459 | +85% | 31 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 43 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Dec – 9 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 Qingdao to Sanya?
The cheapest return found recently is $486 with China Eastern, 25 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $407 with China Eastern, 14 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $457 to $588.
How much is a one-way flight from Qingdao to Sanya?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $264 with Cathay Pacific, 21 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $216 with China Eastern, 24 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $253.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Sanya?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $407, 14 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $216, 24 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Qingdao to Sanya?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Qingdao to Sanya?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $612 with Shandong Airlines, 25 Dec to 9 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $484 with Hainan Airlines, 21 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Qingdao to Sanya?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Hainan Airlines on 21 Mar 2027, takes 6 h 30 min from Qingdao Jiaodong International (TAO) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Cathay Pacific on 21 Mar 2027, takes 20 h with 1 stop, including a 15 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Qingdao to Sanya?
Between 14 Nov and 23 Feb 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Shandong Airlines on 2. Between 23 Dec and 21 Mar 2027, China Eastern has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Cathay Pacific on 3 and Shandong 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