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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs39,820. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou

Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guangzhou.

Nanjing to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs19,851
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week233

Finding cheap flights from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou is Rs39,820. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou.
China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines and Juneyao Airlines fly direct from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou.
As of August 2026, there are 248 flights per week flying from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Nanking / Nanjing to Guangzhou is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guangzhou is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Flying from Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Nanjing and Guangzhou are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • You can choose from 153 weekly Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Shenzhen Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your NKG to CAN flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Travel nonstop to Guangzhou with these popular carriers and get to know this incredible part of China:

  • Shenzhen Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates NKG to CAN flights. An impressive 85.75% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between NKG and CAN:

    • Xiamen Airport

    • Changsha Airport

    • Fuzhou Airport

Handy information about Nanking / Nanjing Airport (NKG)

  • NKG's address is Yingbin Rd.

  • Nanking / Nanjing Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart NKG arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Nanking / Nanjing Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Nanjing. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to NKG? If you're catching an early flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

  • CAN is located at Airport W Ave.

  • Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Guangzhou in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Nanking / Nanjing Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NKG to CAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • You've done Guangzhou, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its popular sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are highlights.

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