Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou seven hours ahead of Paris.
Every week, there are seven Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 11:35 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:10 with China Southern Airlines.
To ensure you catch your CDG to CAN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Guangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with China Southern. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates CDG to CAN flights. A reliable 81.03% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CDG and CAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
347 € is the lowest price for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. A return flight starts from 594 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CDG to CAN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CDG to CAN.
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Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
65% of flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel near CAN if you're on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Guangzhou in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CDG to CAN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key reasons to visit.