Cheap flights to Guangzhou from R8 063

Flights to Guangzhou from South Africa will typically take between 17h and 20h depending on the stopovers. Flights with a single stopover from Johannesburg will take around 16h 30min. If you're flying from Cape Town International, you can expect flights with a single stopover and a travel time of around 18h 30min. Flights from Durban will typically take a little longer due to more stops. A flight from Durban with multiple stopovers will take around 19h 30min to 20h.

Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights to Guangzhou, China from South Africa. You will be able to find flights with one or two stopovers and a travel time of close to 18h. Guangzhou flight deals from Johannesburg will have a single stopover in Singapore, with flights departing from OR Tambo International Airport. Cape Town International offers flights with a single stopover, while flights from Durban will typically have more than one stop, often with a change in Johannesburg or Cape Town first.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is a short trip away from the city centre and has several transport options available to get to the city. You can take Metro Line Three from the Airport South station to the centre of Guangzhou, which will take around 45min. You’ll also have access to a variety of taxis outside the main terminal. A trip to the city should take around 30min in a taxi. There are also taxi apps available in Guangzhou, which can be used to get around the city. Many hotels offer a transfer service to and from the airport, so check with your hotel before arriving.

Guangzhou is a port city in China, northwest of Hong Kong and well-known for its architecture and the annual Canton Fair. Canton is one of the oldest and largest trade fairs in China. Canton Tower was once the tallest building in China and stands close to 600 metres tall. Climb up to the observation deck for panoramic views of the city. Sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Flowers’ because of the year-round flowers, Guangzhou celebrates Spring Festival Flower Fair every year and pays homage to its flora. As a history fan, head to one of China’s oldest and earliest mosques, Huaisheng Mosque, to explore the pagoda-style building. Go to Shangxiajiu Street and peruse the many souvenirs, trinkets, fabrics, and handicrafts on offer, or make your way to one of the malls for luxury label shopping. As the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine, you’ll be remiss not to try Yum Cha and Dimsums at one of the local restaurants. Take a day trip to Shamian Island and explore historical world architecture with places like the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes or the Soviet consulate building. If you’re travelling with kids, head to Chimelong Resort.

If you’re travelling with a South African passport, you will need to apply for a visa to visit Guangzhou in China. Applications can be made at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centres and you can expect a processing time of around seven working days.

CAN is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A CAN flight refers to a flight to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

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.

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.

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

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Guangzhou. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport typically cost R2 369, while return flights cost around R3 262.

A return flight to Guangzhou will typically cost around R229, however they can be found for as little as R178.

For those looking to save time traveling to Guangzhou, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

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

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