Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou two hours behind Cairns.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CNS to CAN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CNS and CAN include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is RM1,286. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM2,480. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CNS to CAN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CNS to CAN.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights taking off from Cairns Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CNS:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Reserve a hotel close to CAN if you're taking a late Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairns Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
