Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 12 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is five hours behind Christchurch.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CHC to CAN flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
China Southern Airlines is your ticket to exploring Guangzhou (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Southern Airlines.
China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CHC to CAN flights. An exceptional 91.11% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHC and CAN:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is R 5,416. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,751. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CHC to CAN by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHC to CAN.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Christchurch International Airport, data shows 74.2% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it'll take about 1 hour by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to CHC? If you're catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHC to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its top attractions. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.