Flying from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) taking off from here.
Take a direct New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 16 hours 5 minutes.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of New York.
Your flight from New York to CAN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with China Southern Airlines.
China Southern is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from JFK to CAN.
Among carriers on this route, China Southern has the best track record for timely arrivals.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to CAN departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and CAN:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to CAN flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of LGA is 69%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel close to CAN if you have a late flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Central Guangzhou is around 27 kilometres from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Currently, $952 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,811. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from New York to CAN, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Guangzhou. January is when most people book flights from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a New York to CAN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guangzhou to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guangzhou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Guangzhou right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
Your Guangzhou trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Guangzhou. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If you're eager to discover another corner of China, consider Hong Kong, about 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are among its highlights.