Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC 12 hours behind Guangzhou.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CAN and IAD:
Haneda Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, C$769 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,580. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CAN to IAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that depart CAN reach their destination on time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel near CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Pick up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Washington DC in January.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
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