Cheap flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou from R12 599

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CAN
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun are usually found in February or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Guangzhou

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Guangzhou (CAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 599

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 541
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/11-15/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 76h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Guangzhou
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R23 357 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 118 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Guangzhou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Tue 11/116:00CPT - CAN
3 stops54h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 15/1121:40CAN - CPT
3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8R12 599
Wed 29/1014:25CPT - CAN
3 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 4/1121:40CAN - CPT
3 stops21h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/8R13 392
Tue 11/1115:25CPT - CAN
1 stop32h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/117:45CAN - CPT
1 stop35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/8R14 766
Tue 11/1112:35CPT - CAN
1 stop18h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 14/110:55CAN - CPT
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R16 933
Wed 29/1010:40CPT - CAN
2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 4/1110:45CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/8R17 709
Wed 29/1010:40CPT - CAN
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/111:20CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R18 079
Tue 11/1110:40CPT - CAN
2 stops40h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 15/1110:45CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/8R18 202
Mon 8/95:50CPT - CAN
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/922:20CAN - CPT
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8R18 572

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Guangzhou

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00-18:35

3 stops54h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

21:40-13:35

3 stops21h 55m

R12 599

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

14:25-18:35

3 stops22h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/11

21:40-22:05

2 stops30h 25m

R13 392

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

15:25-5:45

1 stop32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 15/11

7:45-13:00

1 stop35h 15m

R14 766

Cape TownGuangzhou

CPT - CAN

CPTCAN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:35-13:25

1 stop18h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 14/11

0:55-17:25

1 stop22h 30m

R16 933

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Deals found on 24/8

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou (average of R678). Flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou in December is currently the most expensive (average of R898). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Guangzhou. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Guangzhou in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

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 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Guangzhou. 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.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Guangzhou. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

    Airlines like Kenya Airways fly from Cape Town to Guangzhou in about 54h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Guangzhou is about 11835 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at R10 651, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Guangzhou.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Johannesburg?

    If you're on a stopover in Johannesburg and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium. Travellers on a stopover in Johannesburg can visit Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium, by travelling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively after landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R468 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Guangzhou flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Guangzhou flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Guangzhou by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Guangzhou (average of R678). Flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou in December is currently the most expensive (average of R898). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 651AverageR13 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 742AverageR15 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 207AverageR15 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 055AverageR16 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 048AverageR21 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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