What to know about flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

The distance between Guangzhou and Tokyo is approximately 2,889.59 km. The average flight time between Guangzhou and Tokyo is 4 hours 18 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. August is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
NZD 409
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines CAN-TYO 3h 50m · Direct Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest return
NZD 564
All Nippon Airways All Nippon Airways CAN-TYO 3h 55m · Direct Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,889.59 km
Flight distance
4h 18m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 409 and round-trip from NZD 564. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Guangzhou to Tokyo flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Guangzhou to Tokyo are China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and All Nippon Airways, among 9 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Shanghai Airlines logo Shanghai Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Greater Bay Airlines logo Greater Bay Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Tokyo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Guangzhou to Tokyo Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

Average price of one-way tickets from Guangzhou to Tokyo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo, fares are lowest in December (NZD 387) and highest in September (NZD 695).

NZD 695
NZD 541
NZD 387
NZD 233
    Cheapest
  • NZD 398
    Oct
  • NZD 398
    Nov
  • NZD 387
    Dec
  • NZD 443
    Jan
  • NZD 484
    Feb
  • NZD 632
    Mar
  • NZD 587
    Apr
  • NZD 535
    May
  • NZD 553
    Jun
  • NZD 531
    Jul
  • NZD 643
    Aug
  • NZD 695
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

Average price of return tickets from Guangzhou to Tokyo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo, fares are lowest in October (NZD 630) and highest in February (NZD 1,229).

NZD 1,229
NZD 930
NZD 630
NZD 331
  • NZD 630
    Oct
  • NZD 652
    Nov
  • NZD 635
    Dec
  • NZD 698
    Jan
  • NZD 1,229
    Feb
  • NZD 835
    Mar
  • NZD 863
    Apr
  • NZD 830
    May
  • NZD 778
    Jun
  • NZD 810
    Jul
  • NZD 900
    Aug
  • NZD 1,017
    Sep

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Guangzhou to Tokyo on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 665
NZD 604
NZD 543
NZD 482
  • NZD 557
    Mon
  • NZD 543
    Tue
  • NZD 639
    Wed
  • NZD 593
    Thu
  • NZD 665
    Fri
  • NZD 649
    Sat
  • NZD 593
    Sun

During the Columbus Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Guangzhou to Tokyo during Columbus Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The lowest flight fares from Guangzhou to Tokyo are available on Oct 12, starting from NZD 346.

NZD 456
NZD 401
NZD 346
NZD 291
    Cheapest
  • NZD 456
    8
    Oct
  • NZD 350
    9
  • NZD 347
    10
  • NZD 356
    11
  • NZD 346
    12
  • NZD 391
    13
  • NZD 367
    14

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo (CAN-TYO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as NZD 409 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to HND on Wed, Oct 28), while All Nippon Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 564 departing on Thu, Dec 3 and returning on Wed, Dec 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Japan Airlines All Nippon Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 18 minutes to fly from Guangzhou (CAN) to Tokyo (TYO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 53 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Tokyo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CZ385 (09:04) All Nippon Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NH924 (14:26)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 28, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 409.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tokyo travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo on October 18, 2026 with 9 Air, with prices starting at NZD 330.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT), and Haneda Airport (HND). Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Haneda Airport (CAN-HND) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Tokyo and Guangzhou is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Guangzhou to Tokyo is NZD 575. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Guangzhou to Tokyo is NZD 1,003. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Guangzhou and Tokyo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Spring Airlines, Jetstar Japan and Peach Aviationare the most popular budget airlines flying from Guangzhou to Tokyo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo is Air China, with an average fare of NZD 382.

NZD 254
NZD 382
NZD 511
NZD 640
NZD 768
Air China
NZD 382
Air China
Cathay Pacific
NZD 533
Cathay Pacific
China Eastern Airlines
NZD 569
China Eastern Airlines
All Nippon Airways
NZD 715
All Nippon Airways
Japan Airlines
NZD 726
Japan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
NZD 768
China Southern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Guangzhou to Tokyo on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo is China Southern Airlines, operating 27 flights per week.

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7
17
27
China Southern Airlines
27
China Southern Airlines
Japan Airlines
22
Japan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
19
Sichuan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
8
China Eastern Airlines
Air China
7
Air China
All Nippon Airways
7
All Nippon Airways

How many flights fly from Guangzhou to Tokyo each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Guangzhou to Tokyo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Guangzhou to Tokyo are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday/Thursday.

70
59
48
37
Highest
53
Mon
48
Tue
56
Wed
48
Thu
70
Fri
57
Sat
56
Sun