Travelling from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Check out your options for leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to CAN, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to CAN even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is an option when departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and CAN:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
IAD is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Washington DC to CAN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is £333. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £733. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to CAN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Plan your visit to Guangzhou in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Washington DC to CAN plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guangzhou to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guangzhou
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guangzhou:
Your visit to Guangzhou wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kms (75 miles) south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 153 kms (95 miles) south-east of Guangzhou, Hong Kong is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.