Statistics on Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

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 $ 1676 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1411 (in march) and $ 2086 (in july), which is a saving of $ 265 or a surplus of $ 411 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1242 to $1296 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday 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 3658 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1411, saving $ 265 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1676). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2086).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1339 $ 1654 fair price
February$ 1275 $ 1511 good price
March$ 1192 $ 1411 very good price
April$ 1285 $ 1507 good price
May$ 1310 $ 1617 fair price
June$ 1615 $ 1968 high price
July$ 1713 $ 2086 very high price
August$ 1556 $ 1932 high price
September$ 1296 $ 1637 fair price
October$ 1220 $ 1556 good price
November$ 1159 $ 1431 good price
December$ 1220 $ 1786 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)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $918 to $2159. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $918 to $972), 1% at the maximum price (from $2105 to $2159). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1242 to $1296 (12% of tickets).

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

There are 11 companies that serve Atlanta from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, WestJet, Korean Air, Air Canada, United, jetBlue and Malaysia Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 3658 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?

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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 $116. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to Atlanta departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $105. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a friday may cost you an additional $122.

Top prices Atlanta-Guangzhou (Canton)

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)07-04 to 14-04-2025$ 1627 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)09-04 to 25-04-2025$ 1378 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)23-04 to 30-04-2025$ 1247 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)04-05 to 11-05-2025$ 1135 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)07-05 to 16-05-2025$ 1243 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)11-05 to 28-05-2025$ 1147 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)12-05 to 27-05-2025$ 1021 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 1243 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)15-05 to 22-05-2025$ 1161 
Atlanta → Guangzhou (Canton)09-09 to 26-09-2025$ 1241 

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 5 to 6 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?

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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 1332 $, which is a saving of 344 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (75 $ 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: 1589 $)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1373 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1429)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1357 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1376)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1436 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1487), 3 to 4 months ($ 1450)
May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1410 $)
June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1849 $)
July-
August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1883 $)
September

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1424 $)
October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1374 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1463)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1352 $)
December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1685 $)

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

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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 $66. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $52 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
April 2025$ 1978
$1247 to $2539		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1245
$1021 to $1791		Find a flight
June 2025$ 2586
$2586 to $2586		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1241
$1241 to $1241		Find a flight

Data analysis:

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

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