Los Angeles, USAGuangzhou, China

Flights from Los Angeles to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 15h 1m (11,618 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $496 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

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $515 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $369. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$119731 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$369 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$53928 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$398 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$7799 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$427 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$51522 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$398 · 1 stop22 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$58926 Mar 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$429 · 1 stop26 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $369 for October 2026, $398 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles 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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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 — Los Angeles to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 15h 1m, covering 11,618 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 Los Angeles from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 11,618 km (7,219 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–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 Los Angeles to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–CAN was $496 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 4 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 Los Angeles to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $369 one-way, against $429 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $372 with 2 stops against $496 nonstop, a saving of $124. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from USA 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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