Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) (from: Atlanta)

The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from Atlanta airport is $ 1731 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1449 (in november) and $ 2183 (in july), which is a saving of $ 283 or a surplus of $ 452 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1244 to $1298 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 2768 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1449, saving $ 283 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1731). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2183).

Flight Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1328 $ 1757 fair price
February$ 1299 $ 1612 good price
March$ 1272 $ 1517 good price
April$ 1319 $ 1624 good price
May$ 1352 $ 1688 fair price
June$ 1695 $ 2094 high price
July$ 1749 $ 2183 very high price
August$ 1571 $ 1971 fair price
September$ 1310 $ 1659 fair price
October$ 1214 $ 1562 good price
November$ 1158 $ 1449 very good price
December$ 1211 $ 1651 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $918 to $2216. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $919 to $973), 1% at the maximum price (from $2162 to $2216). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1244 to $1298 (13% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Guangzhou (Canton) flight

There are 8 companies that serve Atlanta from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, United and Malaysia Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 2768 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Atlanta->Guangzhou (Canton) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $95. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $122.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $112. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a friday may cost you an additional $185.


Top prices Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton)

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)01-11 to 08-11-2024$ 1241 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)04-11 to 14-11-2024$ 1212 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)10-11 to 20-11-2024$ 1215 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)11-11 to 15-11-2024$ 1147 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)17-11 to 23-11-2024$ 1142 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)19-11 to 27-11-2024$ 1152 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)05-12 to 12-12-2024$ 1103 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)19-01 to 31-01-2025$ 1271 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)22-01 to 29-01-2025$ 1378 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)03-03 to 08-03-2025$ 1371 


When to book your flight Atlanta - Guangzhou (Canton) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1305 $, which is a saving of 426 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (117 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1749 $)

February

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1505 $)

March

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1466 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1484)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1592 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1612)

May-
June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1852 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2072)

July

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2151 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2181)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1886 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1945)

September

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1426 $)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1377 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1465)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1359 $)

December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $70. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $61 more.



Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 1273
$1142 to $1915
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December 2024$ 1313
$1078 to $1975
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January 2025$ 1403
$1271 to $1522
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March 2025$ 1345
$1319 to $1371
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April 2025$ 2004
$2004 to $2004
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May 2025$ 1676
$1387 to $1965
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, december, january and march are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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