Cheap flights from Cairns to Guangzhou from £378

Cheap flights from Cairns to Guangzhou from £378

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Tue, May 26
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£378
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Mon, May 25
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£379
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Wed, May 27
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£379
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Thu, May 28
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£379
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Fri, May 29
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£379
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Sat, May 30
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£645
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£651
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£684
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Cairns CNSGuangzhou CAN
£684
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
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£696
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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How much do flights to Guangzhou cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£378

Cheapest round-trip

£645

Average round-trip

£660

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Guangzhou airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and Airport Express. Best value: Airport Express coaches and metro.

Guangzhou is served by Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), one of China's busiest aviation hubs. Located approximately 28 km north of the city center, the airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the metro, airport express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-55 min

¥7-¥9 (CNY 7–9 (~$1 USD))

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-80 min

¥25-¥30 (CNY 25–30 (~$3–4 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to railway station

40-70 min

¥22-¥28 (CNY 22–28 (~$3–4 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Tianhe business district

35-70 min

¥120-¥200 (CNY 120–200 (~$17–28 USD); metered)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-70 min

¥100-¥180 (CNY 100–180 (~$14–25 USD); varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-60 min

¥300-¥500 (CNY 300–500 (~$42–70 USD); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

35-70 min

¥200-¥400 (CNY 200–400 (~$28–56 USD) per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexible itineraries

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro Line 3 operates from approximately 6:10 AM to 11:00 PM; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxi fares are metered with a starting fare; tolls and fuel surcharges may apply.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Guangzhou

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Haizhu - Jinshazhou - The Peak, Hong Kong - Tian Tan Buddha - Tsing Yi - Xiaoguwei - Zhongshan Island

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Guangzhou

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
ScootTGWTRNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Guangzhou

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C12°C
February21°C14°C
March24°C17°C
April28°C21°C
May30°C23°C
June31°C26°C
July33°C26°C
August33°C26°C
September32°C25°C
October29°C21°C
November25°C18°C
December20°C13°C
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
240
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
11 May
88%
32°C24°C
18 May
87%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
32°C26°C
19 May
32°C24°C
Wednesday
13 May
84%
31°C26°C
20 May
34°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
88%
28°C24°C
21 May
34°C26°C
Friday
15 May
87%
26°C23°C
22 May
83%
33°C27°C
Saturday
16 May
89%
27°C23°C
23 May
34°C27°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
27°C24°C
24 May
85%
33°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, China Southern Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, and VietJet Air. Cairns and Guangzhou have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Guangzhou, consider visiting Haizhu, Jinshazhou, The Peak, Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha, Tsing Yi, Xiaoguwei, and Zhongshan Island.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and London, Shanghai, Bangkok, Beijing, Manila, Dubai, Budapest, Hangzhou, Manchester, Edinburgh, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Amman, Phuket City, Melbourne, Chongqing, Sydney, Hong Kong.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Guangzhou?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Guangzhou with Jetstar Airways, China Southern Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Guangzhou?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Guangzhou, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Guangzhou?
Traveling between Cairns and Guangzhou, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Guangzhou?
There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Guangzhou depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Guangzhou arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Guangzhou depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Guangzhou arrive?

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