Cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern's mega-hub and southern China's busiest gateway

Guangzhou Baiyun is one of mainland China's three largest airports, located in Huadu District about 28 km north of central Guangzhou. It is the main hub for China Southern and a Skyteam gateway connecting Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. Long-haul links include Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Sydney, and Nairobi, plus dense intra-Asia coverage.

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Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN)

Major carriers: China Southern, Air China, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines. Low-cost carriers: 9 Air, Spring Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun?
CAN is the home hub of China Southern, with Air China, China Eastern, Hainan, and Shenzhen Airlines also operating large schedules. Low-cost options include 9 Air, Spring Airlines, AirAsia, and Scoot. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest carrier for your dates without forcing a signup.
How far is CAN from central Guangzhou?
Baiyun Airport is about 28 km north of central Guangzhou in Huadu District. Metro Line 3 connects directly to downtown in roughly 50 minutes, and the airport express train runs to Guangzhou North and Guangzhou South stations. Taxis take 40 to 60 minutes in normal traffic.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou?
Outside Chinese New Year, Golden Week, and Mid-Autumn, CAN fares are typically lowest in late February to early March and again in mid-November. Flightmussy's heatmap highlights cheap windows across the next 12 months, including return-trip pairings, so you can plan around peaks.
Can I pay for CAN flights with crypto?
Flightmussy itself doesn't process payments, but several supported partners do. For routes from Guangzhou you can hand off to Travala, which accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other major cryptocurrencies. The fare you see on Flightmussy carries through to checkout.

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