Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Guangzhou and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from CAN to LAX start from 21:30 — the earliest with China Southern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with China Southern Airlines. In total, you can choose from six weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Your CAN to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
China Southern Airlines is your ticket to exploring Los Angeles (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with China Southern Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating CAN to LAX flights, China Southern Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAN and LAX:
Haneda Airport
Narita International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $534. A round-trip fare is currently $953. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAN to LAX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAN to LAX.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CAN touch down on schedule 86.05% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Book a hotel near LAX if you have a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Los Angeles in May.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.