Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou 12 hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to CAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and CAN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
₹ 54,850 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 108,056. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to CAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to CAN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel close to CAN if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car and explore parts of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Guangzhou. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CAN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
Dongguan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without experiencing 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
