Penang, MalaysiaGuangzhou, China

Flights from Penang to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Penang (PEN) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 3h 34m (2,449 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $151 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

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Penang →2 lounges at Penang Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Penang to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Penang to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $151 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $118. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$19626 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$119 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Jan 2027	$15114 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$118 · 1 stop14 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$24119 Feb 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$165 · 1 stop20 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $118 in January 2027, against $165 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Penang to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Penang (PEN) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 3h 34m, covering 2,449 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 Penang from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Penang International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 2,449 km (1,522 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Penang to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEN–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 Penang to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEN–CAN was $151 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 14 Jan 2027, 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 Penang to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $118 one-way, against $165 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $118 with one stop against $151 nonstop, a saving of $33. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Malaysia 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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