Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 15 hours 25 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
You can choose from five weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 22:00 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
Your LAX to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Guangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is easy with China Southern. This popular airline offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates LAX to CAN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LAX and CAN include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Currently, 317 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 511 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LAX to CAN by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LAX to CAN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that don't always get the spotlight.
Booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Guangzhou in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to CAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.

