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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur:

• Earliest: departs at 01:35 and lands at 05:48
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 02:13.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur takes 4h 13m, covering 4,142 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 842 to RM 1,300, with an average of RM 1,043 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 842 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the RM 1,043 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 914 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with RM 1,046 for direct.

Spring Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Southern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Spring Airlines: 94% on time
• China Southern: 88% on time
• 9 Air: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 102–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 21%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• Thrifty

Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 46:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• Europcar
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• R&R Rent A Car

Flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 940 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,168, a difference of RM 229.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• 9 Air
• Spring Airlines

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 06m, compared to 8h 22m via Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) and 9h 22m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Spring Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.