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Cheapest round-trip
1,826 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,969 ﷼–3,534 ﷼
Biman Bangladesh
Sun 1/7Mon 1/22
RUH - CAN • 1 stop
Cheapest nonstop
2,402 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,984 ﷼–3,458 ﷼
SAUDIA
Tue 12/4Sat 12/15
RUH - CAN • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
3 days a week
You can fly nonstop with SAUDIA and China Southern. Average duration is 7h 54m
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SAUDIA
Most punctual • 81% on-time
Night
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 25% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Hong Kong Intl (HKG)
Cheapest • Avg 1,438 ﷼ (round-trip)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 13h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou (RUH-CAN)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 22
Biman Bangladesh Logo
7:00 am - 4:40 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
16h 40m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
Biman Bangladesh Logo
5:40 am - 5:10 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 30m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
1,826 ﷼Biman Bangladesh
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 2
SAUDIA Logo
10:00 pm - 3:25 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
12h 25m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
3:20 pm - 8:45 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 25mnonstop
2,118 ﷼SAUDIA
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 2
Gulf Air Logo
11:20 pm - 11:15 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
30h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 pm - 10:30 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
32h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
2,306 ﷼Gulf Air
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
SAUDIA Logo
3:00 pm - 3:25 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
19h 25m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
11:30 pm - 11:40 amCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 10m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
2,313 ﷼SAUDIA
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 15
SAUDIA Logo
9:00 pm - 3:25 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
13h 25m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
3:20 pm - 8:45 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 25mnonstop
2,332 ﷼SAUDIA
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 15
US-Bangla Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 3:50 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
27h 35m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
US-Bangla Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:15 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 15m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
2,413 ﷼US-Bangla Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22
US-Bangla Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 3:50 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
27h 35m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
US-Bangla Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:15 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 15m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
2,417 ﷼US-Bangla Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 24
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
18h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 9:45 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 45m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2,487 ﷼SriLankan Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
Gulf Air Logo
10:25 pm - 11:15 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
31h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 pm - 9:20 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
31h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
3,629 ﷼Gulf Air
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 28
Gulf Air Logo
10:25 pm - 11:15 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun
31h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 pm - 2:45 pmCAN  Guangzhou Baiyun-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
3,685 ﷼Gulf Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Guangzhou flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou typically range from 1,969 ﷼ to 3,534 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 1,826 ﷼, on Biman Bangladesh.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 29% higher.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou at 1,803 ﷼ round-trip.
•April (4,128 ﷼) and February (3,245 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 128% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Riyadh to Guangzhou flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

1,194 ﷼
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou

When to book flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Guangzhou based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Guangzhou flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 7:59 am
    • Latest: departs at 1:05 am and lands at 8:59 am.

    The flight takes about 7h 54m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou takes 7h 54m, covering 10,754 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Guangzhou flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou range from 1,969 ﷼ to 3,534 ﷼, with an average of 2,415 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,969 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Guangzhou flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the 2,415 ﷼ route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,438 ﷼ round-trip via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared to 2,386 ﷼ for direct flights.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

  • Have flight prices from Riyadh 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 1,826 ﷼ to 17,308 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Guangzhou looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,315 ﷼, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    Flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou considered delayed?

    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 Riyadh to Guangzhou route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 54m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou pass through?

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

    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 2,236 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 3,138 ﷼, a difference of 902 ﷼.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Guangzhou. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • SAUDIA
    • China Southern

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 01m, compared with 13h 44m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 14h 22m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Guangzhou?

    Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (China Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Guangzhou?

    Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Haizhu Wholesale Market and Canton Fair Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Riyadh to Guangzhou flights?

    Among airlines operating Riyadh to Guangzhou flights:

    • SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riyadh to Guangzhou flights?

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

    • SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Guangzhou flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average 2,236 ﷼, about 902 ﷼ less than Wednesday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Guangzhou trip for December. Fares historically average 1,803 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 2,325 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with SAUDIA. Over the past three months, 81% of SAUDIA flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 80%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 3h 54m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) can be cheaper than flying nonstop. The cheapest layover option averages 1,438 ﷼ round-trip on this route – about 948 ﷼ less than nonstop flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Guangzhou Baiyun

Tuesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Thursday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Saturday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Nonstop returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tuesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Thursday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Saturday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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