RM 378 Find Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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.

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
• Spring Airlines
• 9 Air

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).

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
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 909 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with RM 1,059 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 102–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 943 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 1,204, a difference of RM 260. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 23%, Night flights for 23%, and Afternoon flights for 15%.

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

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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of RM 1,051. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 651 to RM 4,847. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 645, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

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: 95% on time
• China Southern: 88% on time
• 9 Air: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl (JHB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 22m, compared to 8h 32m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 13h 00m via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK).

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 Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

· Suria Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Agtran
· WAHDAH

Return flights from Guangzhou to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 853 to RM 1,333, with an average of RM 1,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 853 counts as a good deal.