London, UKGuangzhou, China

Flights from London to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 12h 22m (9,496 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $721 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Guangzhou: created by Daniel Berthold, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Guangzhou

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Illuminated skyscrapers of Guangzhou reflecting on the water under a night sky. — arriving in Guangzhou

Airport transfer

CAN → Guangzhou, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — lounges at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport · 10 lounges

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Airlines flying London to Guangzhou

Carriers on LHR–CAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

London to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $721 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $359. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$76330 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$398 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$7216 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$359 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$7886 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$366 · 2 stops12 Dec 2026
Mar 2027	$94216 Mar 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$383 · 2 stops16 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $359 for November 2026, $366 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Guangzhou, 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.

Best time to fly to Guangzhou

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from London to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 12h 22m, covering 9,496 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 London from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 9,496 km (5,901 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from London to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–CAN 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 London to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–CAN was $721 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 1 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 London to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $359 one-way, against $398 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $367 with one stop against $721 nonstop, a saving of $354. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UK to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China 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.

What is the best time to visit Guangzhou?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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