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R7 092+ Cheap flights to Guangzhou

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Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Flights to Guangzhou in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Guangzhou
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Guangzhou. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 4/58:20
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/59:15
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R12 486
Mon 4/58:20
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/59:15
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R12 569
Sat 30/519:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 6/610:40
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop49h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R12 586
Tue 10/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R12 603
Mon 13/419:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 7/510:40
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 669
Sun 3/522:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop26h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/59:15
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R12 719
Sun 15/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R12 736
Sun 3/522:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop26h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 14/59:15
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R12 786
Sat 14/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R12 852
Sun 15/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 886
Mon 16/1119:55
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 27/1113:30
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 919
Sat 21/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 936

Find flight deals to Guangzhou

Find the latest flights to Guangzhou in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 March 2026.

Return from

R12 486

One-way from

R7 092

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 169
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R775 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R326 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/5

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R14 684

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:50-17:55

2 stops26h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 21/4

11:50-8:20

2 stops26h 30m

R14 983

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-9:25

1 stop37h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/5

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R15 283

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

22:50-7:05

1 stop26h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 23/4

9:15-3:55

1 stop24h 40m

R15 450

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 20/4

10:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R16 931

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

11:20-21:05

1 stop27h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 19/4

5:00-7:45

1 stop32h 45m

R17 431

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

22:50-7:05

1 stop26h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 9/5

0:30-13:05

1 stop18h 35m

R18 030

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

9:50-10:35

2 stops42h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 22/4

20:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

R18 463
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

11:05-8:55

1 stop15h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 1/5

22:20-7:55

1 stop15h 35m

R18 729

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

8:20-14:55

1 stop24h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 21/4

9:15-20:10

1 stop16h 55m

R21 343

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Best time to book a flight to Guangzhou

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Guangzhou

When is the best time to book a flight to Guangzhou?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Guangzhou. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Guangzhou. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Guangzhou?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Guangzhou takes 16 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Guangzhou from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Guangzhou?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Guangzhou are Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 991
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 773
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 114
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 518

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Guangzhou?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Guangzhou are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Guangzhou by month

Plan your trip to Guangzhou by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Guangzhou ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Guangzhou when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Guangzhou by month

Plan your trip to Guangzhou by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Guangzhou, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Guangzhou

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guangzhou. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guangzhou. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to Guangzhou

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Guangzhou?

    For a flight to Guangzhou, you will be flying into Baiyun. Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is just 29,8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Guangzhou if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Guangzhou on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Guangzhou?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Guangzhou.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Guangzhou?

    Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Guangzhou. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost R1 356, while return flights cost around R2 207.

  • How much is a return flight to Guangzhou?

    A return flight to Guangzhou will typically cost around R2 871, however they can be found for as little as R2 207.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Guangzhou depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Guangzhou, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Guangzhou Baiyun have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Guangzhou Baiyun can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Guangzhou Baiyun?

    Yes. Guangzhou Baiyun has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Huahai Business Hotel Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the closest property to Guangzhou Baiyun (0,0 km away from Guangzhou Baiyun).

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