Flying from Dali City Airport (DLU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Dali City and Guangzhou follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 27 Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, pick the 10:20 China Southern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:45 with China Eastern Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DLU to CAN 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'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, so jetting to Guangzhou (and then visiting more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
China Eastern is the most punctual carrier operating DLU to CAN flights. A dependable 85.25% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DLU and CAN include:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Kunming Airport
Chongqing Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dali City Airport (DLU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 2,385. A return plane ticket is currently R 7,944. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DLU to CAN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from DLU to CAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dali City Airport (DLU)
You'll find DLU at Airport Rd..
Dali City Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DLU land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To get to Dali City Airport from central Dali City, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DLU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're coming in on a late Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Go beyond Guangzhou and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Guangzhou in March.
Lock in your flight from Dali City Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DLU to CAN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its leading sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.
