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Flight deals from Guangzhou to Dubai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,537. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dubai.R 3,591 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Guangzhou on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,591, select.
Dubai.R 3,863 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,863, select.
Dubai.R 4,001 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,001, select.
Dubai.R 4,006 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,006, select.
Dubai.R 4,253 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,253, select.
Dubai.R 4,684 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,684, select.
Dubai.R 4,878 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,878, select.
Dubai.R 4,959 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,959, select.
Dubai.R 5,514 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,514, select.
Dubai.R 5,583 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,583, select.
Dubai.R 5,936 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Air Astana.Outbound indirect flight with Air Astana, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,936, select.
Dubai.R 6,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,034, select.
Dubai.R 6,034 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,034, select.
Dubai.R 6,042 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,042, select.
Dubai.R 6,042 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,042, select.
Dubai.R 6,052 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound direct flight with Emirates departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,052, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jun
from R 4,959
Jul
from R 4,878
Aug
from R 5,514
Sep
from R 4,684
Oct
from R 4,006
Nov
from R 4,001
Dec
from R 3,591
Jan
from R 4,253
Feb
from R 5,936
Mar
from R 3,863
Apr
Find prices
May
from R 6,767

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Dubai

Guangzhou to Dubai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Dubai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubai.

Dubai

6km from central Dubai
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from R 3,591
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Sharjah

20km from central Dubai
from R 6,521
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Dubai Al Maktoum International

44km from central Dubai
from R 16,208
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Ras Al Khaimah

74km from central Dubai
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Guangzhou to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,591
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time8 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Dubai is R 7,651. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Dubai.
China Southern, Sichuan Airlines and Emirates fly direct from Guangzhou to Dubai.
As of June 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Dubai is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kuwait Airways and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is four hours behind Guangzhou.

  • Take your pick of 21 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Emirates is the earliest available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:05.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to DXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Flying into Dubai (and then seeing more of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy with China Southern. This popular carrier has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.

  • China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering CAN to DXB flights. An impressive 91.46% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and DXB:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Chongqing Airport

    • Hanoi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • At the moment, R 3,591 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,651. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from CAN to DXB by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from CAN to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport.

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.

  • Guangzhou Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN land on time.

  • To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to DXB if you have a late Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and venture far and wide through Dubai and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

  • Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • When booking your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Dubai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates you'll want to see. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United Arab Emirates, head for Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Guangzhou to Dubai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.