Most of the visitors arrive in Sanya by flights. In fact, this is the most convenient way. There are many flight connections between major cities in China and Sanya.

Everyday, there are regular departures from Beijing (T201/204, departure time 18:10, travel hours: 35 hours), Shanghai (K511， departure time 09:50, travel hours: 36.5 hours), , and Guangzhou (K407, departure time 21：25, travel hours: 15 hours and a quarter) to Sanya.

Though you could travel to Sanya by buses from some mainland cities of China, but it is really a tiresome and long journey. Therefore, it is not recommended to tourists.