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Cheapest round-trip
$159
Typical prices: $173-$299
Spring Airlines
Sun 9/23Sun 10/7
SGN - CAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$70
Typical prices: $97-$183
Spring Airlines
Sun 10/28
SGN - CAN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with China Southern, Spring Airlines and others. Average duration is 2h 58m.
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 33% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $214 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou (SGN-CAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7
Spring Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 20mnonstop
Spring Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 50mnonstop
$159Spring Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:00 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 am - 4:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 40mnonstop
$164Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8
Spring Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 20mnonstop
Spring Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 50mnonstop
$166Spring Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
VietJet Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:30 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
2h 45mnonstop
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2:30 am - 4:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 40mnonstop
$170VietJet Air
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10
VietJet Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:30 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
2h 45mnonstop
VietJet Air Logo
2:30 am - 4:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 40mnonstop
$172VietJet Air
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 21
Spring Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 20mnonstop
Spring Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 5:55 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 50mnonstop
$175Spring Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 am - 4:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 40mnonstop
$178Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:15 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
3h 20mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:30 am - 4:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 40mnonstop
$184Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 1
China Southern Logo
2:05 am - 9:25 pmSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
18h 20m1 stop Wuhan
China Southern Logo
11:40 pm - 1:35 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
2h 55mnonstop
$407China Southern
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
China Southern Logo
12:55 pm - 12:30 amSGN  Ho Chi Minh City-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
10h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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8:30 pm - 1:30 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-SGN Ho Chi Minh City
18h 00m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Shenzhen
$444China Southern
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Price, demand and travel trends for Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou start at $159. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $173 to $299. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $159 on Spring Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou, it is 27% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou at $158 round-trip.
  • February ($337) and August ($322) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou the cheapest?

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Vietnam Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on VietJet Air

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Key details for Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou

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Your Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    4 airlines operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • China Southern
    • Spring Airlines
    • Vietnam Airlines
    • VietJet Air

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou usually depart from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights?

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

    • VietJet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $214 round-trip via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared to $236 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou pass through?

    One-stop flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 75% of one-stop connections
    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 13% of one-stop connections

    Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $173 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $273, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    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 Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 15%, and evening flights for 14%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Guangzhou?

    Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, Beijing Road Pedestrian Street and Pazhou Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou:

    • Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 5:23 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:43 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 58m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $234. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    A nonstop flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou takes 2h 58m, covering 972 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $159 to $991. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou looking right now?

    One-way fares from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $108, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Vietnam Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights?

    Vietnam Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Southern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights are:

    • Vietnam Airlines: 91% on time
    • China Southern: 87% on time
    • Spring Airlines: 82% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 80% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

    Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 56m, compared with 12h 42m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 22h 19m via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

  • What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Guangzhou?

    Guangzhou is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City (China Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flight?

    Round-trip flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou range from $173 to $299, with an average of $234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $173 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $173 - about $100 less than Sunday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou trip for October. Fares historically average $158 round-trip in that month - typically $179 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Vietnam Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 91% of Vietnam Airlines flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 80%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 59 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $214 round-trip on this route - about $22 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
    - Kaiserdom Hotel Baiyun Airport-24-hour Airport-Free shuttle bus
    - Novotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
    - Ausotel Smart Baiyun Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ho Chi Minh City to Guangzhou Baiyun

Monday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Friday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Ho Chi Minh City

Monday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Friday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

China Southern,Spring Airlines,VietJet Air, +1 more

China Southern,Spring Airlines, +2 more

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