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R6 661+ Cheap flights to Guangzhou

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Feb 19 — Feb 261
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Guangzhou in 2026

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 20 January 2026.

Return from

R12 633

One-way from

R6 661

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 847
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/7-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R915 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R344 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 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 20 January 2026.

Sun 15/1121:45
JNB
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CAN
1 stop35h 30m
Egyptair
Sat 28/1123:20
CAN
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JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 18/1R12 633
Wed 25/312:05
JNB
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CAN
2 stops24h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 31/322:10
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 698
Mon 23/317:00
JNB
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CAN
2 stops19h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 4/422:10
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 715
Mon 26/121:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop35h 30m
Egyptair
Fri 26/623:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 19/1R12 731
Wed 25/312:45
JNB
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CAN
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/31:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1R12 797
Mon 2/319:55
JNB
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CAN
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 10/310:45
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1R12 830
Tue 30/619:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 7/71:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 846
Wed 29/419:50
JNB
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CAN
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/523:35
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R12 879
Mon 23/212:05
JNB
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CAN
2 stops24h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/321:40
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/1R12 961
Sat 28/312:45
JNB
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CAN
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/41:35
CAN
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JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R13 076

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

17:00-18:35

2 stops19h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/4

22:10-15:50

2 stops23h 40m

R12 715

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

21:30-15:15

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 24/6

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R12 731

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

12:45-13:30

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 30/3

1:35-15:20

1 stop19h 45m

R12 797

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

21:30-15:15

1 stop35h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 26/6

23:20-7:10

1 stop37h 50m

R13 256

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

14:45-15:45

1 stop19h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/4

18:40-8:50

1 stop20h 10m

R13 420

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:55-9:30

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 12/3

10:45-6:10

1 stop25h 25m

R13 486

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:55-9:30

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 13/3

10:45-18:35

1 stop37h 50m

R13 486

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/6

10:40-18:35

1 stop37h 55m

R13 551

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

13:45-14:25

1 stop18h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/2

0:55-15:35

1 stop20h 40m

R13 929

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:40-12:10

1 stop16h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 24/2

1:35-18:35

1 stop23h 00m

R13 994

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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 16 January 2026.

Booking 59 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 17 hours 45 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 752
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 587
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 866
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 641

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Guangzhou?

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

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 20 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 140 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 722 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Etihad Airways 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 336, while return flights cost around R2 175.

  • How much is a return flight to Guangzhou?

    A return flight to Guangzhou will typically cost around R2 829, however they can be found for as little as R2 175.

  • 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 (17 hours 45 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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