Non-stop flights to Sanming (SQJ)
Sanming Shaxian Airport is a small airport in China. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Sanming.
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All direct flights to Sanming Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Sanming Best time to visit Sanming Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 153 flights arriving at Sanming Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Sanming are routes from Beijing Daxing (PKX) in China and Guangzhou (CAN), also in China. These two routes together are operated 60 times this month, and make up for 39% of all monthly arrivals at Sanming Shaxian Airport.
The longest flight to Sanming SQJ is departing from Kunming (KMG). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and covers a distance of 930 miles (1,497 km).
List of all direct flights to Sanming
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Sanming, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Sanming.
Airlines flying to Sanming
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Sanming. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SQJ flights:
What is the best time to visit Sanming?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Sanming is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Sanming any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Sanming
There are 6 airports that have flights to Sanming in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to SQJ are listed below:
International flights to Sanming
Currently there are no international flights to Sanming. The only flights to Sanming are domestic flights within China. To get to Sanming from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Guangzhou or Beijing Daxing.
Domestic flights to Sanming
Flights from China to Sanming
There are several airports within China that have domestic flights to Sanming (7 in total).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Chengdu, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Chongqing, you can fly non-stop to Sanming with China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Kunming, Qingdao and Shanghai, all direct flights to Sanming are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Alternative airports near Sanming
Flying to an alternative airport near Sanming could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Sanming (SQJ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Longyan (LCX) and Wuyishan, Nanping, Fujian (WUS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Sanming?
There is 1 airport in Sanming: Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
What is the best airport to fly into Sanming?
The most convenient airport to fly into Sanming is Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
How many airlines fly to Sanming?
There are 5 airlines flying to Sanming from 7 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Sanming?
China Eastern, Xiamen Airlines and China Southern operate most flights to Sanming. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Sanming?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Sanming.
How many nonstop flights are there to Sanming?
There are roughly 153 flights arriving at Sanming every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 7 airports - all within China.
What is the official name of Sanming Airport?
The official name of Sanming Airport is Sanming Shaxian Airport.
What is the airport code of Sanming Airport?
The airport code of Sanming Airport is SQJ.
What are the most popular flights to Sanming?
Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou and Shanghai are the 3 most popular routes to Sanming. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Sanming, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Sanming?
| Beijing Daxing to Sanming | 2h 25m |
| Guangzhou to Sanming | 1h 35m |
| Shanghai to Sanming | 1h 25m |
| Kunming to Sanming | 3h |
| Qingdao to Sanming | 2h 30m |
