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Flights from Sydney to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 9h 55m (7,529 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $449 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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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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Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the tarmac at Mascot Airport, Sydney, Australia. — lounges at Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport · 4 lounges

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Airlines flying Sydney to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Sydney to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $449 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $232. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$49327 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$232 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$4776 Nov 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$270 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$7112 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$417 · 2 stops1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$44917 Jan 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$268 · 1 stop17 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$48621 Feb 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$279 · 1 stop25 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$49917 Mar 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$281 · 1 stop17 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$54026 Apr 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$302 · 1 stop26 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $232 in October 2026, against $268 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 9h 55m, covering 7,529 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 Sydney from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 7,529 km (4,678 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SYD–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 Sydney to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SYD–CAN was $449 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 17 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 Sydney to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $232 one-way, against $417 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 Sydney to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $232 with one stop against $449 nonstop, a saving of $217. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Australia 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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