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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $294. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Qingdao to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Qingdao to Guangzhou

Qingdao to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Qingdao to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Qingdao to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$294
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week152

Finding cheap flights from Qingdao to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Qingdao to Guangzhou is $294. 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.
3 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Qingdao to Guangzhou.
China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Air China fly direct from Qingdao to Guangzhou.
As of July 2026, there are 152 flights per week flying from Qingdao to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Qingdao to Guangzhou is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
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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, 9 Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Flying from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Qingdao.

  • Each week, there are 89 Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:10 Shandong Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:00 with Hainan Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your TAO to CAN flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • There are direct flights from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport, so getting to Guangzhou (and then touring more of China!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Hainan Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for TAO to CAN flights, with 90.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.

Handy information about Qingdao Airport (TAO)

  • TAO is located at No.99 Minhang Road.

  • Qingdao Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that depart TAO land on time.

  • To get to Qingdao Airport from central Qingdao, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near TAO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.

  • Guangzhou Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guangzhou in March.

  • The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Qingdao Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TAO to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 22ºC then.

Explore more of China

  • You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.

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