Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou 13 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
Your PIT to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PIT and CAN:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Currently, $1,021 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,714. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PIT to CAN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PIT to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights that depart Pittsburgh International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Pittsburgh International Airport from central Pittsburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PIT? If you've booked an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAN if you're on a late Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Guangzhou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Guangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Guangzhou in March.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PIT to CAN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey about 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its top attractions. From Huangshan Mountain to The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are the start of reasons to visit.