Pearl River in Guangzhou, Guangzhou — flights from Yining to Guangzhou
IliGuangzhou, China

Flights from Ili to Guangzhou

Nonstop flights from Ili (YIN) to Guangzhou (CAN) take about 5h 8m (3,700 km). China Southern Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $181 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

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Yining →1 lounge at Yining AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCAN to Guangzhou: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Ili to Guangzhou

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

✈ China Southern Airlinesnonstop fare seen

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 — Ili to Guangzhou flights

How long is the flight from Ili to Guangzhou?
A nonstop flight from Ili (YIN) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes about 5h 8m, covering 3,700 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 Ili from Guangzhou by air?
The great-circle distance between Ili Yining International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3,700 km (2,299 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Ili to Guangzhou?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the YIN–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 Ili to Guangzhou cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on YIN–CAN was $181 USD with China Southern Airlines (nonstop), departing 30 Nov 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.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ili 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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