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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 10:22
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 06:22.

The flight takes about 9h 32m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Sydney takes 9h 32m, covering 12,107 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Sydney range from $993 to $1,540, with an average of $1,260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $993 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $648 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with $1,322 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Sydney flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Sydney flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $525, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Guangzhou to Sydney usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Sydney route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Hangzhou (HGH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Guangzhou to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $904 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,357, a difference of $452.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and Sydney.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 37m, compared to 14h 12m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) and 15h 54m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Guangzhou (Eastern Australia Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sichuan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Water refill stations are available throughout Sydney Airport. Most of the refill stations are located outside bathrooms. Several food concessions are available both airside and landside at Sydney Airport. Most of these open from as early as 04:00 and close around 22:00.

Luggage lockers and storage facilities are available at Guangzhou Airport. The six locations are open every day from 06:00 to 22:00. Self-serve lockers are also available for passengers with large items. Price depends on the size; for example, a standard size item costs around 55 CNY (10.67 AUD) for up to 24h.