Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou 13 hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and CAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is R 10,509. A return fare right now is R 18,483. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to CAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to CAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel close to CAN if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover corners of Guangzhou that aren't on a typical itinerary. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are highlights.
