Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is two hours ahead of Guangzhou.
You can choose from 11 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport flights. The 20:55 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight available. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAN to BNE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
China Southern offers direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Brisbane — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
China Southern has the highest passenger demand on this route.
China Southern leads the way as the most punctual carrier for CAN to BNE flights, with 91.89% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CAN and BNE include:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Right now, 245 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 528 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CAN to BNE, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAN to BNE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN reach their destination without delay.
To get to Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Rental are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Brisbane in March.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to go to Brisbane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to BNE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.