Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your SEA to CAN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SEA and CAN:
Haneda Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is $495. A round-trip fare right now is $894. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to CAN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from SEA to CAN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAN instead:
Go beyond Guangzhou and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guangzhou in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to CAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometers 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.
Around 48 kilometers east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.