Statistics on Manchester-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: Manchester)
The average price to go to Guangzhou (Canton) from Manchester airport is $ 931 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 771 (in may) and $ 1217 (in august), which is a saving of $ 160 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guangzhou (Canton) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Guangzhou (Canton) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 59048 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guangzhou (Canton) from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 771, saving $ 160 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 931). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1217).
Flight Manchester-Guangzhou (Canton): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 657 | $ 929 | fair price |
| February | $ 670 | $ 907 | fair price |
| March | $ 590 | $ 809 | good price |
| April | $ 705 | $ 987 | fair price |
| May | $ 582 | $ 771 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 598 | $ 824 | good price |
| July | $ 753 | $ 990 | fair price |
| August | $ 941 | $ 1217 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 676 | $ 933 | fair price |
| October | $ 676 | $ 986 | fair price |
| November | $ 582 | $ 848 | good price |
| December | $ 682 | $ 958 | 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 Manchester to Guangzhou (Canton)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Guangzhou (Canton) range from $432 to $1296. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 1% at the maximum price (from $1242 to $1296). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Guangzhou (Canton) flight
There are 18 companies that serve Manchester from Guangzhou (Canton) airport: Hainan Airlines, KLM, Ryanair, China Southern, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, British Airways, Air France, Juneyao Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Gulf Air, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 59048 flights analyzed in previous years, Hainan Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Manchester->Guangzhou (Canton) route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Guangzhou (Canton) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $30.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Guangzhou (Canton) to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Guangzhou (Canton) on a friday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices Manchester-Guangzhou (Canton)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 02-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 03-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 05-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 07-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 09-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 555 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 11-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 12-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 557 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 20-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 554 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton) | 04-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 525 | layover flight with Gulf Air |
When to book your flight Manchester - Guangzhou (Canton) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Manchester-Guangzhou (Canton) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Guangzhou (Canton), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 842 $, which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (144 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 884), 4 to 5 months ($ 730), 6 to 7 months ($ 795), 7 to 8 months ($ 779), 8 to 9 months ($ 742), 9 to 10 months ($ 727), 10 to 11 months ($ 875) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 809), 6 to 7 months ($ 766), 7 to 8 months ($ 875) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 743 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 796), 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 5 to 6 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 767) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 836 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 870), 7 to 8 months ($ 914), 8 to 9 months ($ 882), 9 to 10 months ($ 909), 10 to 11 months ($ 878) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 769), 3 to 4 months ($ 756), 9 to 10 months ($ 757) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 704 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 792), 3 to 4 months ($ 717), 4 to 5 months ($ 816) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 4 to 5 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 949) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1089 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1188), 3 to 4 months ($ 1182), 4 to 5 months ($ 1152), 5 to 6 months ($ 1136) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 808), 3 to 4 months ($ 894), 4 to 5 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 827), 8 to 9 months ($ 902), 10 to 11 months ($ 918) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 917), 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 3 to 4 months ($ 812), 4 to 5 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 836), 7 to 8 months ($ 859) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 679 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 813), 2 to 3 months ($ 685), 4 to 5 months ($ 802), 5 to 6 months ($ 737), 6 to 7 months ($ 825), 7 to 8 months ($ 796), 8 to 9 months ($ 807) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 832), 3 to 4 months ($ 765), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 5 to 6 months ($ 856), 7 to 8 months ($ 747) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Guangzhou (Canton) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $95. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $60 more.
Manchester 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 934 $686 to $1575 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 569 $554 to $661 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 719 $525 to $3095 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 824 $633 to $1499 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1083 $920 to $1587 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 861 $714 to $1164 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1028 $605 to $4859 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 868 $594 to $4504 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 935 $772 to $1131 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 852 $760 to $944 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 853 $733 to $2389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 906 $715 to $1411 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Guangzhou (Canton). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!