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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBGuangzhou CAN
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Fri, Oct 23
Johannesburg JNBGuangzhou CAN
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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30
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How much do flights to Guangzhou cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£363

Cheapest round-trip

£612

Average round-trip

£922

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Southern Airlines

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

CNY 7–9 (~$1 USD)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-80 min

CNY 25–30 (~$3–4 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to railway station

40-70 min

CNY 22–28 (~$3–4 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Tianhe business district

35-70 min

CNY 120–200 (~$17–28 USD); metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-70 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-60 min

CNY 300–500 (~$42–70 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

35-70 min

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
O. R. Tambo International
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 Johannesburg to Guangzhou

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo

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
April27°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
238
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
19 Oct
35°C26°C
26 Oct
72%
26°C22°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
34°C27°C
27 Oct
11%
29°C22°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
34°C27°C
28 Oct
19%
29°C22°C
Thursday
22 Oct
31°C22°C
29 Oct
36%
32°C26°C
Friday
23 Oct
31°C23°C
30 Oct
38%
32°C27°C
Saturday
24 Oct
31°C23°C
31 Oct
57%
32°C26°C
Sunday
25 Oct
84%
27°C21°C
1 Nov
73%
30°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Guangzhou. The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, and Cathay Pacific. Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

What airports are near Guangzhou?

The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Guangzhou Baiyun International, Hong Kong International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Guangzhou?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Cathay Pacific.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Guangzhou?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Guangzhou?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Guangzhou?

There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Guangzhou Baiyun International, Hong Kong International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou arrive?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou depart?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou arrive?

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