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Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and Los Angeles.

Flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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

• China Southern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 988 round-trip via Tokyo Haneda (HND), compared to C$ 1,443 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Guangzhou to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,053 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,682, a difference of C$ 629. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Los Angeles route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Los Angeles flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 10:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 10:44 am.

The flight takes about 12h 54m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles takes 12h 54m, covering 18,684 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 929 to C$ 5,590. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 745.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Los Angeles flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 01m, compared with 19h 10m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) and 19h 27m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Guangzhou (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles range from C$ 1,127 to C$ 1,622, with an average of C$ 1,407 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,127 counts as a good deal.