Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 15 hours behind Guangzhou.
To ensure you get on your flight from CAN to Vancouver, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from CAN to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You will need an embassy visa for Canada if you hold a passport from China and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
CAN is around 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 36 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Vancouver
R 8,051 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver. Return flights start from R 14,144. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAN to Vancouver. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
It typically takes 33 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 16 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from CAN to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from CAN to Vancouver sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
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