Cheapest airlines flights from Beijing to Guangzhou

You can choose from 14 airlines that fly from Beijing to Guangzhou, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. 9 Air has lowest fares on this route.
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
9 Air logo 9 Air
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Beijing Capital Airlines logo Beijing Capital Airlines
China United Airlines logo China United Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Hebei Airlines logo Hebei Airlines
China Express Airlines logo China Express Airlines
Shandong Airlines logo Shandong Airlines
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Beijing to Guangzhou according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Beijing to Guangzhou in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$91, and round-trip direct flights start at US$185.

Displayed flight fares from Beijing to Guangzhou are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Beijing to Guangzhou Flight Details

The distance between Beijing and Guangzhou is about 1,861.15 km. The average flying time from Beijing to Guangzhou is around 3 hours 11 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$91
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$185
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,861.15 km
Average flight time3 hours 11 minutes
Popular airlineAir China
Flight statistics for the Beijing–Guangzhou route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Beijing to Guangzhou

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Beijing to Guangzhou?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Beijing to Guangzhou, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Beijing to Guangzhou is December, with an average price of US$91; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to US$169.

US$169
US$130
US$91
US$52
    Cheapest
  • US$112
    Jun
  • US$143
    Jul
  • US$108
    Aug
  • US$98
    Sep
  • US$102
    Oct
  • US$110
    Nov
  • US$91
    Dec
  • US$115
    Jan
  • US$169
    Feb
  • US$96
    Mar
  • US$107
    Apr
  • US$104
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Guangzhou (BJS-CAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, 9 Air offers one-way fares as low as US$91 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PKX to CAN on Sun, Jun 14), while 9 Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$185 departing on Tue, Jun 16 and returning on Tue, Jun 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Beijing to Guangzhou with the following airlines, including: Air China China Eastern Airlines Hainan Airlines China Southern Airlines 9 Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 11 minutes to fly from Beijing to Guangzhou.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Beijing to Guangzhou is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 209 flight per week flying from Beijing to Guangzhou. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Hainan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- HU7807 (12:32) China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/-/F/S -- CZ3180 (16:45) Xiamen Airlines: S/M/T/W/-/F/S -- MF1083 (16:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from Beijing to Guangzhou, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$91.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is 9 Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Guangzhou travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Beijing to Guangzhou is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Guangzhou on June 13, 2026 with 9 Air, with prices starting at US$77.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Guangzhou, with Beijing Daxing International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (PKX-CAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
  • The time difference between Guangzhou and Beijing is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flying from Beijing to Guangzhou: What You Need to Know

Route Overview

Beijing to Guangzhou is one of China's busiest domestic air corridors, linking the capital with the southern commercial hub roughly 1,900 km away. Around 30 direct flights depart daily, with the first taking off as early as 06:55 and the last around 21:50, meaning you can find a departure that fits almost any schedule.

Flight time runs roughly 3 hours 15 to 25 minutes, served by common wide-body and narrow-body aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, 787-9, 747, Airbus A350-900, A330-300, A320neo, and the Comac C919. Air China and China Southern dominate the timetable: Air China fields 10-12 daily flights from Beijing Capital (PEK), while China Southern runs 10-14 from Beijing Daxing (PKX), joined by China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, China United Airlines, and 9 Air.

The route is almost entirely non-stop, so you won't need to think about connections. Search and book Beijing to Guangzhou flights on Trip.com to compare fares across all carriers in one place.

Airline Details

Air China

Air China operates the highest frequency from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), with 10-12 daily flights to Guangzhou.

Flight Time

Baggage

Features

~3h 20m

Carry-on: 5 kg

Checked: 20 kg, max 100×60×40 cm per piece

Full-service carrier; highest PEK-CAN frequency

Excess baggage on Air China domestic routes is charged at 1.5% of the published one-way Economy adult fare per kilogram over the free allowance.

China Southern

China Southern leads departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), running 10-14 flights daily on the Guangzhou route.

Flight Time

Baggage

Features

~3h 20m

Checked: 20 kg (Economy), 30 kg (Business), 40 kg (First)

Full-service carrier; highest PKX-CAN frequency

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines is a full-service carrier on the Beijing-Guangzhou route with a generous carry-on allowance.

Flight Time

Baggage

Features

~3h 20m

Carry-on: 1 pc ≤10 kg

Checked: 20 kg (Economy), max 32 kg/pc

Full-service carrier

Hainan allows pre-purchasing extra baggage in 5 kg increments up to a maximum of 35 kg per passenger, useful if your packing runs heavier than the standard 20 kg allowance.

China Eastern

China Eastern also serves the Beijing-Guangzhou route as a full-service option.

Flight Time

Baggage

Features

~3h 20m

Carry-on: 1 pc ≤10 kg

Checked: 20 kg, max 32 kg/pc

Full-service carrier

Most Chinese domestic carriers, including the four above, charge excess baggage at roughly 1.5% of the full-fare one-way Economy ticket price per extra kilogram.

Other Airlines

Xiamen Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, China United Airlines, and 9 Air also fly this route. Baggage policies for these carriers vary. Confirm directly with the airline or on the Trip.com booking page before purchasing your ticket.

Airport Information

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport sits 32 km northeast of the city centre. It is the primary hub for Air China and handles most Beijing-Guangzhou flights. The Airport Express train reaches Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao in 20 to 25 minutes, with trains every 10 minutes from 6:20 AM to 10:52 PM (T3), offering a direct transfer to the Beijing subway. Shuttle buses cover major stops including Beijing Railway Station, the China World Trade Center, and key hotels. Official taxi queues are at T2 (1F Arrivals, Gates 5-9) and T3 (B1 level); nighttime rates run significantly higher.

Mode

Time

Cost

Airport Express Train

20-25 min

¥25

Taxi / Didi

45-60 min

¥100-150 (day); ¥150-250 (night)

Shuttle Bus

1-1.5 hrs

¥20-40

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport is roughly 50 km south of the city centre. Opened in 2019, it is China Southern's main Beijing hub and handles a large share of Beijing-Guangzhou departures. The Daxing Airport Express reaches Caoqiao Station in 19 to 20 minutes, where you transfer to Metro Line 10 or Line 19; the total journey to the Forbidden City area takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. A high-speed rail connection (C-line) runs to Beijing West Station in 20 to 30 minutes, after which you'll need a connecting metro or taxi to reach central areas like Wangfujing.

Mode

Time

Cost

Daxing Airport Express

19-20 min

¥35

High-Speed Rail (C-line)

20-30 min (train only)

¥30-50

Taxi / Didi

60-80 min

¥180-250

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 28 km north of the city centre. Metro Line 3 runs directly from both terminals (station on B1 floor) to Tiyu Xilu station in about 45 minutes, with key transfer stops at Jiahe Wanggang (Line 2) and Tiyu West Road near Canton Tower. Trains depart every 5 to 7 minutes from 6:00 AM to 11:15 PM. Didi ride-hailing is typically cheaper than a metered taxi and picks up on the 1F level at both terminals; taxis are available 24/7 at T1 exits A7/B3 or T2 Gate 51. A free 24/7 inter-terminal shuttle connects T1 and T2 every 5 to 10 minutes. Note that Terminal 1 is currently closed for renovations. Car rental agencies at the airport require an International Driving Permit (IDP) and passport.

Mode

Time

Cost

Metro Line 3

45 min

¥7-10

Taxi

40-60 min

¥120-150

Didi

~40 min

¥80-120

Airport Shuttle Bus

60-90 min

¥20-35

Car Rental

N/A

¥35-70/day

※ Fares, schedules and policies are subject to change. Confirm with official sources before booking.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Beijing to Guangzhou

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Beijing to Guangzhou?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Beijing to Guangzhou on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, 9 Air provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Beijing to Guangzhou, with fares starting at US$123.

US$108
US$123
US$139
US$154
US$169
9 Air
US$123
9 Air
Beijing Capital Airlines
US$127
Beijing Capital Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
US$142
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
US$161
China Southern Airlines
Air China
US$167
Air China
Hainan Airlines
US$169
Hainan Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Beijing to Guangzhou?

Total flights from Beijing to Guangzhou across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Xiamen Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Beijing to Guangzhou, with 137 flights per week.

44
75
106
137
Xiamen Airlines
137
Xiamen Airlines
China Southern Airlines
112
China Southern Airlines
Air China
101
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
94
China Eastern Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
90
Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
75
Sichuan Airlines

How many flights fly from Beijing to Guangzhou daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Beijing to Guangzhou within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Beijing to Guangzhou is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

559
489
418
348
Highest
418
Mon
430
Tue
437
Wed
441
Thu
559
Fri
503
Sat
442
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.