Travelling from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to CAN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to CAN leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
SEA is around 23 kms (14 miles) from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to CAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel near CAN if you have a late flight from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Central Guangzhou is around 27 kms (17 miles) from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Right now, £317 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £517. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to CAN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Seattle to CAN.
Find an affordable flight from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). January is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
Before locking in your Seattle to CAN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC.
More about Guangzhou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guangzhou right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Guangzhou when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Canton Tower followed by Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 121 kms (75 miles) southeast to Shenzhen to tick off its leading sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in China, consider Hong Kong, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are the start of reasons to visit.