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Flight deals from Guangzhou to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Riyadh.C$554 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 31, returning Mon, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Sat, May 31, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$554, select.
Riyadh.C$577 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 26, returning Sun, Jul 6.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jun 26, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Jul 6, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$577, select.
Riyadh.C$588 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 5, returning Fri, Jun 13.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Jun 13, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$588, select.
Riyadh.C$590 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 7, returning Fri, Aug 15.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Jun 7, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Riyadh on Fri, Aug 15, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$590, select.
Riyadh.C$599 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 7, returning Fri, Aug 15.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Jun 7, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Aug 15, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$599, select.
Riyadh.C$599 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 16, returning Mon, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Guangzhou on Wed, Jul 16, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departing from Riyadh on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$599, select.
Riyadh.C$599 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 21, returning Fri, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Guangzhou on Sat, Jun 21, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departing from Riyadh on Fri, Jul 4, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$599, select.
Riyadh.C$626 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 6, returning Fri, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Guangzhou on Sun, Jul 6, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Riyadh on Fri, Jul 11, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$626, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
May
from C$772
Jun
from C$588
Jul
from C$626
Aug
from C$631
Sep
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Oct
from C$777
Nov
from C$637
Dec
from C$731
Jan
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Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:October

Direct flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh

Guangzhou to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Guangzhou to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$554
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh is C$554. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Riyadh.
China Southern, Saudia and China Eastern fly direct from Guangzhou to Riyadh.
There are 10 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Riyadh, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Riyadh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.

  • Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh five hours behind Guangzhou.

  • You can choose from four weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 15:25 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 19:15.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to RUH 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.

  • Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Saudia is your gateway to discovering Riyadh (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Saudia.

  • Among carriers operating CAN to RUH flights, Saudia has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CAN and RUH:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Allama Iqbal International Airport

    • Kuwait International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • At the moment, C$261 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$554. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAN to RUH.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from CAN to RUH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Riyadh in April.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Al Kharj is another great place to check out during your time in Saudi Arabia. Journey to this destination, which is around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to see highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.

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