Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

Direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are available, making up 22.6% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with connections are more common.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

The typical direct flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou covers a distance of 6686 kilometers and takes approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 15 hours. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou come up?

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are classified as frequent. This means that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive fares makes it easier to plan a trip to Guangzhou from Riyadh.

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RUH - Guangzhou
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Riyadh to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $391. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $417, and September, with a median fare of $539. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou typically range from $542 to $804, with a median price of $645. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When flying from Riyadh to Guangzhou, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 22.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one layover.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Guangzhou takes approximately 17h 55m, including connections. This duration accounts for the common need for stopovers on this route. Given the distance, it is important to factor in the total travel time when planning your trip.

The distance between Riyadh and Guangzhou is approximately 6,686 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connections.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Regular price: $414 - $637

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou is between $414 and $637. The current lowest deal is $478 with Saudia for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now $478

Low $414

High $637

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou is February, with a median price of $391. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1318. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $391

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,318

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Saudia

$417

$551

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$433

$535

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$456

$539

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$442

$540

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$440

$540

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Saudia

$416

$551

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$510 → $494

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$503 → $489

7 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 9

$523 → $510

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

$503 → $492

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Riyadh - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from RUH to CAN are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February, November, and September are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from RUH to CAN are February ($391), November ($417), and September ($539).

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 17h 55m

The typical flight duration from Riyadh to Guangzhou is 17 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 22.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are frequent, appearing often.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a good choice for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the most affordable option for flights to Guangzhou.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~100 km from Guangzhou (reachable by high-speed rail and bus, but ground travel time can vary significantly with traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$667

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From RUH

Elite

Sep 22

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,270

$2,121

Save $1,149

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From RUH

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Sep 20

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,241

$2,165

Save $1,076

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Business Class

From RUH

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Nov 21

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,221

$2,257

Save $964

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From RUH

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Sep 09

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,202

$2,267

Save $935

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

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Sep 15

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,231

$2,267

Save $964

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 11

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,223

$2,267

Save $956

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 13

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,231

$2,268

Save $963

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 09

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,237

$2,268

Save $969

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 20

Guangzhou, China

91% AI deal score

$3,403

$2,315

Save $1,088

Gulf Air, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 13

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$2,981

$2,267

Save $714

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 08

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,161

$2,267

Save $894

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 10

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,161

$2,267

Save $894

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Historically, the best prices for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $523. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw average prices around $740, indicating a significant increase for last-minute arrangements. For optimal savings, consider securing your flight well in advance.

A flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $542. Historically, prices at or below this threshold represent the lowest 25% of fares observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $645, while prices around $804 typically fell into the more expensive range.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou, with a median price of $391. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $417. The annual median price for this route is $645, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Riyadh to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Regular price: $414 - $637

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou is between $414 and $637. The current lowest deal is $478 with Saudia for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now $478

Low $414

High $637

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

February

Cheapest

Flights from $391

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,318

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Saudia

$417

$551

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$433

$535

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$456

$539

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$442

$540

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

$440

$540

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Guangzhou

Riyadh (RUH) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Saudia

$416

$551

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$510 → $494

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$503 → $489

7 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 9

$523 → $510

5 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 14

$503 → $492

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Riyadh - Guangzhou route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from RUH to CAN are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February, November, and September are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from RUH to CAN are February ($391), November ($417), and September ($539).

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 17h 55m

The typical flight duration from Riyadh to Guangzhou is 17 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with 22.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are frequent, appearing often.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a good choice for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN)

Cheapest

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the most affordable option for flights to Guangzhou.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$493

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Shenzhen Bao an International (SZX)

Shenzhen Bao an International is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Guangzhou, China

90% AI deal score

$3,161

$2,267

Save $894

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Riyadh to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Guangzhou

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Riyadh - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, November, and September are cheapest

Average flight time is 17h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

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Sep 20

Nov 21

Sep 09

Sep 15

Sep 11

Sep 13

Sep 09

Sep 20

Oct 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

How early should I book Riyadh to Guangzhou flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Riyadh to Guangzhou flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

How often do cheap flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou come up?

Related routes

More routes from Riyadh

Flights to Guangzhou from other cities

Riyadh to Guangzhou: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Guangzhou

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Direct flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Guangzhou

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Riyadh - Guangzhou route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February, November, and September are cheapest

Average flight time is 17h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Guangzhou main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Guangzhou used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Guangzhou

Best Elite deals to Guangzhou

Sep 22

Sep 20

Nov 21

Sep 09

Sep 15

Sep 11

Sep 13

Sep 09

Sep 20

Oct 13

Nov 08

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Guangzhou

How early should I book Riyadh to Guangzhou flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Riyadh to Guangzhou flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?