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      Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,464. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Guangzhou.R 6,435 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,435, select.
      Guangzhou.R 7,082 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,082, select.
      Guangzhou.R 7,858 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,858, select.
      Guangzhou.R 7,901 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,901, select.
      Guangzhou.R 7,978 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,978, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,082 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,082, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,473, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,503 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,503, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,546, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,689 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,689, select.
      Guangzhou.R 8,912 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,912, select.
      Guangzhou.R 9,947 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,947, select.
      Guangzhou.R 12,878 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,878, select.
      Guangzhou.R 12,984 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,984, select.
      Guangzhou.R 13,085 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,085, select.
      Guangzhou.R 13,205 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,205, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Aug
      from R 8,503
      Sep
      from R 7,082
      Oct
      from R 7,858
      Nov
      from R 6,435
      Dec
      from R 7,901
      Jan
      from R 8,473
      Feb
      from R 8,689
      Mar
      from R 7,978
      Apr
      from R 8,546
      May
      from R 8,082
      Jun
      from R 9,947
      Jul
      from R 8,912

      Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou

      China Southern

      New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

      Fuoshan

      21km from central Guangzhou
      Closest
      from R 18,604
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      Guangzhou

      29km from central Guangzhou
      Cheapest
      from R 6,435
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      Shenzhen Bao'an International

      78km from central Guangzhou
      from R 8,649
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      New York to Guangzhou: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 6,435
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time16 hrs, 25 mins
      Most popular airlineChina Southern
      Average flights per week8

      Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou is R 14,469. 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.
      16 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou.
      China Southern flies direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou.
      As of August 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou.
      The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Guangzhou is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 25 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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Korean Air and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

      Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

      • Around 16 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport.

      • The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of New York.

      • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK 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.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

      • China Southern is your gateway to exploring Guangzhou (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this popular airline.

      • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is China Southern.

      • Among carriers operating JFK to CAN flights, China Southern has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

      • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and CAN:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

        • Auckland International Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 6,435. A round-trip fare is currently R 14,469. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

      • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to CAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

      • May is the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

      • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JFK to CAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

      • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

      Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

      • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

      • When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

      • New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      • Taking an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:

      Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

      Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

      • You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.

      • Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.

      • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

      When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

      • The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

      • The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

      • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to CAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

      Explore more of China

      • You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Dongguan is another favourite destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without seeing Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.

      Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Guangzhou

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