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R6 948+ Cheap flights to Guangzhou

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Feb 28 — Mar 71
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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 29 January 2026.

Thu 26/323:00
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/35:15
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R12 104
Tue 7/419:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 17/41:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 120
Fri 13/313:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1R12 151
Wed 4/320:30
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/311:50
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R12 183
Mon 23/317:00
JNB
-
CAN
2 stops19h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 4/422:10
CAN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 294
Sun 15/1114:30
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop33h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/117:45
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R12 310
Wed 25/213:40
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 3/31:20
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 405
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop33h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/37:45
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R12 421
Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 19/310:45
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R12 437
Sun 15/320:30
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 516
Wed 25/312:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/31:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R12 611
Sun 8/320:30
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/30:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1R12 659

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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 29 January 2026.

Return from

R12 104

One-way from

R6 948

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 547
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R905 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R329 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 22/4

10:40-6:10

1 stop25h 30m

R12 151

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:30-14:25

1 stop35h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 18/3

11:50-8:20

2 stops26h 30m

R12 183

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 294

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:40-0:20

1 stop28h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/3

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 405

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

14:30-5:50

1 stop33h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 21/3

7:45-20:10

1 stop18h 25m

R12 421

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

12:45-13:30

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 31/3

18:40-15:20

1 stop26h 40m

R12 691

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 18/4

10:40-6:10

1 stop25h 30m

R12 691

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

19:50-9:25

1 stop31h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/4

1:20-18:35

1 stop23h 15m

R12 818

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

1:35-18:35

2 stops35h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/3

21:40-0:25

2 stops32h 45m

R13 087

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 246

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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 23 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 399
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 171
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R9 563
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 242

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 29 January 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
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 292, while return flights cost around R2 103.

  • How much is a return flight to Guangzhou?

    A return flight to Guangzhou will typically cost around R2 735, however they can be found for as little as R2 103.

  • 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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