VancouverGuangzhou, China

Flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 13h 15m (10,203 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $586 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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A passenger jet approaches Vancouver airport with Mt Baker in the background and a log pond in the foreground. — lounges at Vancouver Airport

Vancouver Airport · 5 lounges

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

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Airlines flying Vancouver to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Vancouver to Guangzhou fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $586 one-way. With stops: Apr 2027, from $402. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$103425 Oct 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$615 · 2 stops25 Oct 2026
Dec 2026	$92827 Dec 2026 · China Southern Airlines	$430 · 1 stop28 Dec 2026
Apr 2027	$58614 Apr 2027 · China Southern Airlines	$402 · 1 stop14 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $430 for December 2026, $402 at best after that.

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 (Vancouver 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 — Vancouver to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou?

A nonstop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 13h 15m, covering 10,203 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 Vancouver from Guangzhou by air?

The great-circle distance between Vancouver International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 10,203 km (6,340 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Guangzhou?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the YVR–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 Vancouver to Guangzhou cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on YVR–CAN was $586 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 14 Apr 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 Vancouver to Guangzhou?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in April 2027 were cheapest, from $402 one-way, against $615 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 Vancouver to Guangzhou?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $402 with one stop against $586 nonstop, a saving of $184. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Vancouver 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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