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Flights from Guangzhou to Ili

Nonstop flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Ili (YIN) take about 5h 8m (3,700 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $154 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Guangzhou to Ili

Carriers on CAN–YIN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Guangzhou to Ili fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $154 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $153. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$24628 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines$153 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$15422 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines—
Dec 2026$16725 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines$154 · 1 stop5 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$190 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $153 for October 2026, $154 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Guangzhou to Ili, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Guangzhou to Ili flights

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Ili?
A nonstop flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Ili (YIN) takes about 5h 8m, covering 3,700 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Guangzhou from Ili by air?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Ili Yining International Airport is 3,700 km (2,299 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Ili?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAN–YIN route include China Southern Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Guangzhou to Ili cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAN–YIN was $154 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 22 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Ili?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $153 one-way, against $190 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Guangzhou to Ili?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $153 with one stop against $154 nonstop, a saving of $1. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Ili?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ili visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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