China Β· 994 miles (1,599 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Taiyuan (TYN) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Taiyuan (TYN) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Taiyuan (TYN): China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. The two airports are 994 miles (1,599 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through Changsha, Xiangyang and Shashi and more.

How many miles CAN to TYN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines7,500$205–430
Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines12,000$5–280
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$5–30
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines17,500$45–230

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to TYN

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
  • Hainan Airlines logo
    Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book CAN to TYN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CAN to TYN with one stop

50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Changsha (CSX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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    +3
  • Via Xiangyang (XFN)China Southern Airlines, then Kunming Airlines
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    Kunming Airlines logo
  • Via Shashi (SHS)China Southern Airlines, then Donghai Airlines
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    DZ
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
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    Shenzhen Airlines logo
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    +1
  • Via Yichang (YIH)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Shiyan (WDS)China Southern Airlines, then Shandong Airlines
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    Shandong Airlines logo
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
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    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Enshi (ENH)Loong Air, then West Air (China)
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    PN
  • Via Hefei (HFE)Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Hainan Airlines logo
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    PN
    +1
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Shangrao (SQD)9 Air, then Donghai Airlines
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    DZ
  • Via Jieyang (SWA)China Southern Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    AQ
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Quzhou, Zhejiang Province (JUZ)China Southern Airlines, then Gestair
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    G5
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines, West Air (China) and 1 more the whole way
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    +6
    3U
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    PN
    +3
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CAN to TYN: common questions

How many miles does CAN to TYN cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to TYN?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Taiyuan (TYN).

How far is Guangzhou from Taiyuan by plane?

Guangzhou (CAN) and Taiyuan (TYN) are 994 miles (1,599 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CAN to TYN award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Taiyuan?

The most direct connections are through Changsha (CSX), Xiangyang (XFN), Shashi (SHS), Wuhan (WUH) and Yichang (YIH). On 28 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Changsha.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.