New York, USAGuangzhou, China

Flights from New York to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 16h 34m (12,858 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1015 one-way, nonstop (22 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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Aircraft waiting on JFK airport apron with New York City skyline in the background. — lounges at JFK Airport

JFK Airport · 8 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying New York to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

New York to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1015 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $498. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$134031 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$539 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$101514 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$498 · 1 stop13 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	—	$664 · 1 stop10 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	—	$531 · 1 stop14 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $498 for November 2026, $531 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 (New York 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 — New York to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from New York to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 16h 34m, covering 12,858 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 New York from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 12,858 km (7,990 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from New York to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–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 New York to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–CAN was $1015 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 14 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 New York to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $498 one-way, against $664 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $498 with one stop against $1015 nonstop, a saving of $517. 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 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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