Travelling from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) taking off from here.
Take a direct Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 20 minutes.
Guangzhou is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the most popular route. You can pick from 2 direct services each week between YVR and CAN.
Your flight from Vancouver to CAN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with China Southern Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from YVR.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YVR to CAN.
With an impressive 100.0% of services landing on schedule, China Southern is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to CAN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 75%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Consider booking a hotel near CAN if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight.
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
$699 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,171. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to CAN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The best time to fly from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Guangzhou. January is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to CAN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC.
More about Guangzhou
Start your Guangzhou trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Guangzhou trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 153 kilometres southeast of Guangzhou, Hong Kong is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
