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Guangzhou.$1,551 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,551, select.
Guangzhou.$1,599 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,599, select.
Guangzhou.$1,602 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 27 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,602, select.
Guangzhou.$1,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,607, select.
Guangzhou.$1,610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,610, select.
Guangzhou.$1,625 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,625, select.
Guangzhou.$1,677 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,677, select.
Guangzhou.$1,797 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Feb, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,797, select.

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Direct flights from Chicago to Guangzhou

Chicago to Guangzhou: Alternative routes

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

Chicago to Guangzhou: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,551
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time15 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Guangzhou: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Guangzhou is $1,551. 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.
15 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Guangzhou.
China Southern flies direct from Chicago to Guangzhou.
As of August 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Chicago to Guangzhou.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Guangzhou is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Guangzhou Airport on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 55 minutes.
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.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Guangzhou is Turkish Airlines .

Travelling from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): What you need to know

  • Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.

  • Guangzhou is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located in Guangzhou, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CAN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to CAN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • 74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and CAN.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to CAN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • 77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a bit less hectic. When jetting out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you can book a flight ticket from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) stopping at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

  • The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

About Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Right now, $757 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,548. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to CAN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Chicago to CAN.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Guangzhou. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.

  • Before locking in your Chicago to CAN flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Guangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).

More about Guangzhou

Explore more of China

  • Guangzhou will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.

  • Hong Kong is another essential stop in China and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou. No trip is complete without a visit to Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Guangzhou

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