Flying from Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Zhengzhou and Guangzhou are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 135 Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:05 West Air (China) flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:00 with Loong Air.
To ensure you catch your CGO to CAN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as May? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport to pick from. When planning your Guangzhou journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
Most passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
China Southern ranks as the top on-time carrier for CGO to CAN flights, with 86.43% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CGO and CAN include:
Chongqing Airport
Hangzhou Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 1,365. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,890. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CGO to CAN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGO to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Zhengzhou Airport (CGO)
You'll find CGO at Ping'an Rd.
Zhengzhou Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from CGO reach their destination on time.
Central Zhengzhou to Zhengzhou Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CGO? If you've booked an early flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're landing on a late Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Guangzhou in March.
Before locking in your flight from Zhengzhou Airport to Guangzhou Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGO to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you want to check out another side of China, consider Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key reasons to visit.
