Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 15 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your JFK to CAN flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Guangzhou (and then discovering more of China!) is easy with China Southern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with China Southern Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for JFK to CAN flights is China Southern Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JFK and CAN include:
Auckland Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
At the moment, R 8,876 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,554. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to CAN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy 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 want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.