Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou three hours behind Sydney.
Flights from SYD to CAN start at 08:10 — the first with China Southern Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:45 with China Southern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 21 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SYD to CAN flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
China Southern Airlines is your gateway to discovering Guangzhou (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with China Southern Airlines on this route.
China Southern Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SYD to CAN flights, with 87.5% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and CAN:
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
At the moment, R 3,397 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,209. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to CAN.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYD to CAN.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore 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 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CAN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Dongguan is another essential stop in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without visiting 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
