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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Guangzhou

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CZ Return flights from $1,192
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Wed 11 Nov$1,192
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$1,196
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,219
Dep. Tue 22 SepRet. Mon 19 Oct$1,228
Dep. Mon 03 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,228
Dep. Sat 05 SepRet. Sat 19 Sep$1,234
Dep. Mon 10 AugRet. Mon 24 Aug$1,246
Dep. Sun 16 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$1,246
Dep. Sat 22 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$1,250
Dep. Tue 08 SepRet. Tue 22 Sep$1,250
Dep. Sat 12 SepRet. Sun 20 Sep$1,250
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Wed 07 Oct$1,332
Dep. Sat 03 OctRet. Sun 11 Oct$1,487

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

Do you need to catch a flight to Sydney? Check out our domestic flights to Sydney. If Sydney is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Guangzhou from Australia and flights to China. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Sydney


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.

Aug 2026
$559
Sep 2026
$806
Oct 2026
$712
Nov 2026
$568
Feb 2027
$1,293

The cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou is August 2026, with return fares from $559 — 57% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,293).

When Should You Fly to Guangzhou?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Guangzhou, with return fares from $559. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,293.

Across the year, return fares to Guangzhou average around $788. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and October, you'll generally pay up to 29% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

August 2026
$559
September 2026
$806
October 2026
$712
November 2026
$568
February 2027
$1,293

Average Sydney to Guangzhou Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,821
August 2026
$1,374
September 2026
$1,481
October 2026
$1,559
November 2026
$1,351
December 2026
$1,901
January 2027
$1,994
February 2027
$1,747
April 2027
$1,939

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 August.

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 $651.

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 September 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 AirAsia.

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

China Southern and Qantas fly 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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