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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $594. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Guangzhou.$438 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25, returning Fri, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Guangzhou on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.

Guangzhou.$452 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 7, returning Thu, Dec 10.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Dec 10, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

Guangzhou.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 6, returning Tue, May 11.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Thu, May 6, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Guangzhou on Tue, May 11, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Guangzhou.$501 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Thu, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Guangzhou.$507 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 12, returning Sun, Dec 20.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Riyadh on Sat, Dec 12, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Guangzhou on Sun, Dec 20, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Guangzhou.$508 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

Guangzhou.$513 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 9, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.

Guangzhou.$525 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Tue, Nov 24.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.

Guangzhou.$526 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 20, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $526, select.

Guangzhou.$528 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 7, returning Thu, Jan 21.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jan 21, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.

Guangzhou.$531 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Thu, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.

Guangzhou.$531 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 29, returning Thu, Jan 7.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $531, select.

Guangzhou.$532 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 9, returning Tue, Feb 23.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $532, select.

Guangzhou.$532 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 11, returning Sat, Dec 19.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Sep 11, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Dec 19, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $532, select.

Guangzhou.$534 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $534, select.

Guangzhou.$534 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 21, returning Sat, Nov 28.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Sat, Nov 21, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $534, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou

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

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Riyadh to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

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

Riyadh to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$438
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	8 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	20

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou is $438. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

8 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Guangzhou.

Which airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

China Southern, Saudia and China Eastern fly direct from Riyadh to Guangzhou.

How many flights are there a week from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

There are 20 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Guangzhou, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 21 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Guangzhou?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guangzhou but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Guangzhou?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou?

Currently, China Eastern and Saudia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Guangzhou.

Traveling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Riyadh.
Pack your suitcase and choose from seven weekly Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RUH to CAN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
China Southern is your gateway to exploring Guangzhou (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Southern.
Among carriers operating RUH to CAN flights, China Southern has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and CAN:
- Dubai Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight is $265. A return plane ticket right now is $438. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to CAN.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to CAN.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

Riyadh Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH land on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short ride from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.

Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou

The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is roughly 27 kilometers from central Guangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

August is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Guangzhou in March.
When reserving your flight from Riyadh Airport to Guangzhou Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

You've visited Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 105 kilometers south-east to Shenzhen to tick off its top sights. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, consider Dongguan, about 48 kilometers east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are the start of reasons to visit.