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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Guangzhou

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SQ Return flights from $919
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$919
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,003
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Dep. Tue 21 JulRet. Mon 17 Aug$1,029
Dep. Mon 17 AugRet. Sun 23 Aug$1,097
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$1,140
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,300
Dep. Mon 19 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,309
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$1,424
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Mon 19 Oct$1,434
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$1,460
Dep. Mon 12 OctRet. Mon 26 Oct$1,470
Dep. Mon 15 JunRet. Wed 24 Jun$1,963
Dep. Tue 16 JunRet. Wed 24 Jun$2,023
Dep. Tue 05 JanRet. Thu 21 Jan$2,072
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Fri 08 Jan$2,311
Dep. Sat 26 DecRet. Fri 08 Jan$2,311
Dep. Sat 26 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,431
Dep. Sun 27 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,431
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Sat 09 Jan$2,431

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Guangzhou

Return fares from Sydney to Guangzhou by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,296
Aug 2026
$656
Sep 2026
$625
Oct 2026
$649
Nov 2026
$646

The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is September 2026, with return fares from $625 — 52% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $1,296).

When Should You Fly to Guangzhou?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou, with return fares from $625. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,296.

Across the year, return fares to Guangzhou average around $774. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and October, you'll generally pay up to 19% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Guangzhou Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Sydney to Guangzhou return airfares.

July 2026
$1,296
August 2026
$656
September 2026
$625
October 2026
$649
November 2026
$646

Average Sydney to Guangzhou Return Prices

These are the average prices for Sydney to Guangzhou return airfares.

July 2026
$1,735
August 2026
$1,361
September 2026
$1,545
October 2026
$1,614
November 2026
$1,415
December 2026
$1,961
January 2027
$2,057
April 2027
$2,032

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Guangzhou

When is the cheapest time to travel from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton)?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) is $560.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton)?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) is 22 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton)?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) is Scoot.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton)?

China Southern flies direct.

How long does a direct flight from Sydney to Guangzhou (Canton) take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 9 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Guangzhou (Canton)?

The IATA code for Guangzhou (Canton) is CAN. It is located in China at coordinates 23.38701, 113.3031.

When should you book flights to Guangzhou (Canton)?

From our data, you should book flights to Guangzhou (Canton) 60 days out.


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