Can I fly direct from Guangzhou to London?

Direct flights from Guangzhou to London are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 15.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stops, the median number of stopovers is one.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to London?

The direct flight from Guangzhou to London typically takes about 12 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 9431 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 19 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes.

How much more do direct flights from Guangzhou to London cost?

Historically, direct flights from Guangzhou to London are more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $992, while connecting flights have a median price of $741. This represents a premium of approximately 34% for the convenience of a direct route. Direct flights constitute about 15.6% of the available options.

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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-16
CAN - London
76% AI deal score
CN¥3,818
CN¥4,074
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2026-10-08 – 2026-10-18
CAN - London
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CN¥3,817
CN¥4,080
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-14
CAN - London
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CN¥3,856
CN¥4,208
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-28
CAN - London
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CN¥4,119
CN¥4,268
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-15
CAN - London
73% AI deal score
CN¥4,087
CN¥4,355
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-28
CAN - London
71% AI deal score
CN¥3,318
CN¥4,362
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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-26
CAN - London
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CN¥4,344
CN¥4,436
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2026-11-19 – 2026-11-24
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CN¥4,577
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2026-11-17 – 2026-11-22
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Guangzhou to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to London

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Guangzhou to London, the cheapest month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $451. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $466, followed by July at $575. These months present the most favorable opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Guangzhou to London typically range from $517 to $1015, with a median fare of $766. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

Most itineraries for flights from Guangzhou to London connect at least once, with only 15.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Guangzhou to London takes about 19h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time longer than a direct flight.

The distance between Guangzhou and London is approximately 9431 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to London

Regular price: CN¥3,720 - CN¥5,659

Prices for flights from Guangzhou to London are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Guangzhou to London is CNY 3720 to CNY 5659. The current lowest deal is CNY 4294 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 28.

now CN¥4,294

Low CN¥3,720

High CN¥5,659

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to London

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to London is February, with a median price of $451. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1113. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥451

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,113

Jan

Feb

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guangzhou to London

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Guangzhou to London

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (LGW)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥5,611

CN¥5,335

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (LGW)

Air China

CN¥6,385

CN¥5,416

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (STN)

Spring Airlines

CN¥6,054

CN¥5,738

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (LTN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,639

CN¥5,805

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (LTN)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥6,570

CN¥6,100

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CAN - London

Guangzhou (CAN) - London (LGW)

Hainan Airlines

CN¥5,318

CN¥5,476

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guangzhou to London

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

CN¥6,385 → CN¥5,416

15%

7 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 26

CN¥5,802 → CN¥5,026

13%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥5,390 → CN¥4,664

13%

11 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 29

CN¥5,221 → CN¥4,711

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Guangzhou to London

Guangzhou - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Guangzhou to London are below the typical level, with 10% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February, March, and July offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($451), March ($466), and July ($575) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight duration is 19h 20m

Flights from Guangzhou to London typically take 19h 20m, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers direct deals

China Southern Airlines has offered direct deals on the Guangzhou to London route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Guangzhou to London appear frequently, offering regular booking opportunities.

Guangzhou main airports to depart from

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Guangzhou to London.

📍 ~29 km from Guangzhou city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,288

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Guangzhou to London.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by various transport options).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,531

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,100

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the best prices for flights from Guangzhou to London are found when booking in the '28-59 days' window. Flights booked within this period typically average around $641. In contrast, booking within '0-6 days' of departure sees average prices rise to $1241. Even booking '60+ days' out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $767.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Guangzhou to London is considered to be $517 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $766. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1015 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to London include February, with a median price of $451, and March, with a median price of $466. July also shows a relatively lower median price of $575. The annual median price for this route is $766, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

Guangzhou to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Guangzhou to London

How much is a round trip from Guangzhou to London

Regular price: CN¥3,720 - CN¥5,659

Prices for flights from Guangzhou to London are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Guangzhou to London is CNY 3720 to CNY 5659. The current lowest deal is CNY 4294 with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 28.

now CN¥4,294

Low CN¥3,720

High CN¥5,659

The cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to London

February

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥451

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,113

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec