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2 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Guangzhou. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Southern
• AirAsia

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: 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 Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 919 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with RM 1,114 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 89–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and China Southern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,091 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,176, a difference of RM 85. 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 Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Canton Tower, and Pazhou Complex. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 05:08
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 02:18.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of RM 1,115. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou takes 3h 23m, covering 3,159 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 827 to RM 4,881. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 776, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 22m, compared to 10h 42m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 10h 51m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou range from RM 906 to RM 1,281, with an average of RM 1,115 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 906 counts as a good deal.