Flights to Guangzhou (CAN) 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 £454. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Direct flights to Guangzhou

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Guangzhou is 11 hours and 45 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
China Southern and Air China both fly direct to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is usually April.
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 £395. 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 Wednesday, 29 April 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, Tianjin Airlines and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Flying to Guangzhou

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£397
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week31

Discover Guangzhou

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

  • At the moment, £236 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CAN for £395.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to CAN. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • Score a bargain on tickets to Guangzhou, where Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.

  • Widen your search for cheap flights to Guangzhou by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.

  • If there's no rush to travel to Guangzhou, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Guangzhou

  • May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Guangzhou.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CAN.

  • If you'd like to experience Guangzhou at its liveliest, book your flights to CAN for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons usually means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.

  • Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Guangzhou are usually less expensive.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Guangzhou is warmest in August, with averages of between 23ºC and 33ºC.

  • January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 5ºC to 21ºC.

  • With three days of rain on average, December is the driest month in Guangzhou.

  • The wettest time of year is June. Travel then and you'll likely get around 22 days of rainfall.

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

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

Guangzhou highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Guangzhou and make your way to these leading attractions:

    • 珠江夜景: Around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the centre in Haizhu, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.

    • Yuntai Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Guangzhou. This park is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) north-east of the centre.

    • Guangzhou Tower Pier Night Tour: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kms (3 miles) south-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Guangzhou experience.

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

  • The nearby city of Dongguan is about 80 kms (50 miles) from CAN. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 1 hour 15 minutes.

Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Foshan

  • Foshan is another city that's easy to get to from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. It's about 48 kms (30 miles) away.

  • The drive time to Foshan is roughly 55 minutes.

Explore more of China

  • There's loads more of China ready to be uncovered. Around 121 kms (75 miles) south-east of Guangzhou, head for Shenzhen. On the must-see list? Start with Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes. The closest airport to this city is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

  • Dongguan is another top destination in China and is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) south-east of Guangzhou. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Jingshan Park, Guangdong Dongguan Baiyue Pedestrian Street and Dongguan Botanical Garden.

  • About 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Guangzhou, Hong Kong is well worth the journey. Good reasons to visit include 奇妙梦想城堡, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak. Flying into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the most convenient way to arrive here.

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