Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 12 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Guangzhou.
Flights from CAN to CDG start at 00:15 — the first with China Southern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 00:50 with China Southern Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CAN to CDG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
China Southern offers direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CAN to CDG flights is China Southern.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAN and CDG:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$550 is the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,175. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAN to CDG.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
85% of flights leaving Guangzhou Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of CAN.
Guangzhou Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAN:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Follow your own route with a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Paris. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you want to go to Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAN to CDG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
