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R7 478+ Cheap flights to Guangzhou

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Jun 20 — Jun 271
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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 21 May 2026.

Tue 21/720:25
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop33h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/713:25
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/5R13 347
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/61:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop38h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R13 496
Wed 25/1113:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/110:55
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R13 529
Sat 13/612:40
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/61:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R13 562
Tue 21/713:45
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop16h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/813:25
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5R13 795
Wed 5/820:25
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop21h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/813:25
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5R13 911
Thu 10/912:40
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 18/919:30
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R14 226
Mon 8/612:40
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/61:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R14 259
Mon 15/612:40
JNB
-
CAN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/61:35
CAN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R14 292

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 21 May 2026.

Return from

R13 347

One-way from

R7 478

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 773
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Guangzhou
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R445 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R312 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

20:25-0:15

1 stop21h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 28/7

1:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

R13 347

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:25-0:15

1 stop21h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 28/10

10:45-6:10

1 stop25h 25m

R15 353

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

13:45-12:10

1 stop16h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 17/8

1:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

R16 895

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

11:10-8:55

1 stop15h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 10/7

22:20-7:55

1 stop15h 35m

R19 598

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

11:10-2:20

1 stop33h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 2/9

22:20-7:55

1 stop15h 35m

R19 647
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

11:00-8:55

1 stop15h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 29/11

22:15-7:25

1 stop15h 10m

R19 664

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:10-22:00

1 stop20h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/7

0:20-16:15

1 stop21h 55m

R19 962

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

22:50-7:05

1 stop26h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/7

9:15-3:55

1 stop24h 40m

R20 742

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

18:10-14:25

2 stops38h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 28/11

0:55-15:35

1 stop20h 40m

R21 156

JohannesburgGuangzhou

JNB - CAN

JNBCAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

22:50-7:05

1 stop26h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 7/7

9:15-13:25

1 stop34h 10m

R21 620

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Guangzhou

How long is the flight to Guangzhou?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Guangzhou takes 15 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 Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 117
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R12 720
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 975
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 159

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Guangzhou?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Guangzhou are Singapore Airlines, Air Algerie and Air Tanzania.

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).

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

Booking 84 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.

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 21 May 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
1 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
1 522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
3 575 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
1 340 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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
1 001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

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, 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 438, while return flights cost around R3 389.

  • How much is a return flight to Guangzhou?

    A return flight to Guangzhou will typically cost around R3 389, however they can be found for as little as R3 389.

  • 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 (15 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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