Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from Los Angeles airport is $ 1405 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1155 (in february) and $ 1795 (in july), which is a saving of $ 250 or a surplus of $ 391 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1152 to $1206 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 56539 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1155, saving $ 250 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1405). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1795).

Flight Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 833 $ 1293 good price
February$ 794 $ 1155 very good price
March$ 770 $ 1165 good price
April$ 856 $ 1430 fair price
May$ 867 $ 1420 fair price
June$ 1277 $ 1767 high price
July$ 1302 $ 1795 very high price
August$ 1159 $ 1597 fair price
September$ 896 $ 1292 good price
October$ 850 $ 1212 good price
November$ 802 $ 1220 good price
December$ 1042 $ 1500 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Guangzhou (Canton)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $329 to $1974. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $329 to $384), 1% at the maximum price (from $1919 to $1974). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1152 to $1206 (5% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Guangzhou (Canton) flight

There are 19 companies that serve Los Angeles from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: China Southern, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, United, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Viva Macau, Korean Air, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Alaska Airlines and EVA Air.

Data analysis:

Of the 56539 flights analyzed in previous years, China Southern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Guangzhou (Canton) route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 739 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $116. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $127. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a saturday may cost you an additional $119.


Top prices Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton)

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)15-10 to 31-10-2024$ 929 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)22-10 to 29-10-2024$ 913 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)23-10 to 30-10-2024$ 924 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)05-11 to 26-11-2024$ 941 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)07-11 to 14-11-2024$ 921 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)02-12 to 23-12-2024$ 952 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)13-01 to 29-01-2025$ 939 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)19-01 to 31-01-2025$ 920 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)11-03 to 19-03-2025$ 921 
Los Angeles → Guangzhou (Canton)20-04 to 28-04-2025$ 939 


When to book your flight Los Angeles - Guangzhou (Canton) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1114 $, which is a saving of 291 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1047 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1017 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1157), 4 to 5 months ($ 1151), 5 to 6 months ($ 1060), 7 to 8 months ($ 1152)

February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 951 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1080), 3 to 4 months ($ 1097), 5 to 6 months ($ 997), 6 to 7 months ($ 1114)

March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 880 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1076), 4 to 5 months ($ 986), 6 to 7 months ($ 1005), 8 to 9 months ($ 1015)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 896 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1210), 2 to 3 months ($ 1131), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285), 7 to 8 months ($ 1019), 9 to 10 months ($ 1024)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1066 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1294), 3 to 4 months ($ 1249), 6 to 7 months ($ 1249), 8 to 9 months ($ 1153)

June

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1460 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1591), 4 to 5 months ($ 1644), 5 to 6 months ($ 1528), 6 to 7 months ($ 1566)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1463 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1680), 5 to 6 months ($ 1598), 6 to 7 months ($ 1673), 7 to 8 months ($ 1467)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1031 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1370), 4 to 5 months ($ 1313), 6 to 7 months ($ 1455)

September

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1058 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1160), 3 to 4 months ($ 1224), 4 to 5 months ($ 1175), 5 to 6 months ($ 1240), 7 to 8 months ($ 1246)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1001 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1158), 3 to 4 months ($ 1099), 4 to 5 months ($ 1127), 7 to 8 months ($ 1112)

November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 939 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1065), 4 to 5 months ($ 1064), 5 to 6 months ($ 1100), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 7 to 8 months ($ 1126), 8 to 9 months ($ 998)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1286 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1300), 3 to 4 months ($ 1301)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $40. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $38 more.



Los Angeles to Guangzhou (Canton): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
October 2024$ 1124
$886 to $1610
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November 2024$ 1198
$914 to $1698
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December 2024$ 1780
$917 to $4957
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January 2025$ 1278
$920 to $2128
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February 2025$ 1371
$1285 to $1771
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March 2025$ 1101
$921 to $1293
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April 2025$ 1109
$929 to $1400
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May 2025$ 1021
$987 to $1156
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June 2025$ 1456
$1390 to $1514
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July 2025$ 1577
$1552 to $1601
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September 2025$ 1088
$1088 to $1088
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, october, november, january, march, april, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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