The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from London to Guangzhou

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

Filter by

week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan

Flights from just £613

£668

£707

£692

£673

£655

£807

£779

£714

£771

£613

£624

£802

NovemberDecemberJanuary

Flight Duration17 h and 45 mFlights between London and Guangzhou take, on average, 17 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£296Cheapest price for a flight between London and Guangzhou found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Guangzhou

Destination airportGuangzhou Baiyun International AirportFor the route from London to Guangzhou

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Guangzhou

Airlines flying this routeChina Southern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between London to Guangzhou

One-way average Price£651The average price for a flight London - Guangzhou at Opodo is £651, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Guangzhou when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Guangzhou

Cathay Pacific

120£

Thai Airways International

163£

China Southern Airlines

189£

China Eastern Airlines

408£

Qatar Airways

597£

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 5,901 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Guangzhou airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)How far from city centre: 18 mi

Book your London to Guangzhou flight

Search direct and connecting flights from London to Guangzhou (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £296, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from London to Guangzhou takes roughly 13 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the London–Guangzhou route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Arrival airport: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

The weather in Guangzhou

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Guangzhou, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 11ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 10ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: May

Tips for cheaper flights from London to Guangzhou

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from London to Guangzhou:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Guangzhou. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Guangzhou

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Guangzhou?

When you fly from London to Guangzhou the average price is £651. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Guangzhou at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Guangzhou is 296 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Guangzhou?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Guangzhou are April, December and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Guangzhou?

The best time of the year to go to Guangzhou when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Guangzhou from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Guangzhou.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Guangzhou?

The total flight time between London and Guangzhou is of around 17 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,900.59 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Guangzhou?

The main airport route flying between London and Guangzhou is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Guangzhou?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Guangzhou are:

China Southern Airlines.

Saudi Arabian Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
Gulf Air

Plan your trip

Other popular routesPopular Flight Routes