Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
You can choose from 193 weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Sichuan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Shenzhen Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your CAN to TFU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport, so getting to Chengdu (and then touring more of China!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Sichuan Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
China Southern Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CAN to TFU flights, with 96.41% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and TFU:
Haikou Meilan International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
$117 is the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $215. These fares can change based on demand.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAN to TFU.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CAN.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport is approximately 72 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. Driving there takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chengdu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tianfu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to TFU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another favourite destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.