Cheap Flights to Guangzhou Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel to Guangzhou Airport next month, return fares start from $1,231. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Guangzhou.

Direct flights to Guangzhou

Frequently asked questions

China Southern and Sichuan Airlines both fly direct to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Guangzhou is $991. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Guangzhou Airport is Friday, 7 August 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air China and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Flying to Guangzhou

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$991
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week25

Discover Guangzhou

How to find cheap flights to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is $595. A round-trip plane ticket to CAN right now is $991.

  • Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to CAN go down, you'll get a notification.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Guangzhou. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport that come with a stop or two. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Guangzhou

  • May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Guangzhou.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CAN that suits your budget and schedule.

  • Head to Guangzhou in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CAN, but also when tickets can be more expensive.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Guangzhou then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.

  • Check the weather before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Guangzhou, averaging between 23ºC and 33ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 5ºC to 22ºC.

  • Want to avoid grey skies? December is the driest month in Guangzhou, averaging three days of rain.

  • Rain is more common here during June, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know

  • Travel to Guangzhou without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:

  • If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your CAN plane ticket with Air Tanzania. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport land when expected.

  • When you hop off the plane at CAN, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CAN:

  • If you're catching a connecting flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or flying home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 85% of all departures from CAN reach their destination on time.

  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Getting to central Guangzhou from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou highlights

  • These popular sights have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Guangzhou:

    • Canton Tower: Around 6 kilometres east of the centre in Haizhu, this landmark is one of the city's most familiar stops.

    • Guangzhou Flower Expo Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 10 kilometres southwest of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Guangzhou.

    • Guangzhou Operal House: Take on this landmark next. About 6 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Guangzhou experience.

How to get to Dongguan from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Kicking things off in Dongguan? From CAN, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Foshan

  • Foshan is about 48 kilometres from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport if that's where you're going.

  • The drive time to Foshan is roughly 55 minutes.

Explore more of China

  • Up for more exploring? Shenzhen is an essential stop in China. It's around 121 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou and features Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes. The closest airport to this city is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

  • Dongguan is another standout destination in China and is roughly 56 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.

  • Or head for Hong Kong, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are among the many reasons to visit. You can get here by flying into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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