Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52.90. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN): China Southern Airlines and Saudia. The two airports are 4,154 miles (6,686 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Delhi, Bahrain and Doha and more.
How many miles RUH to CAN 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 25,000 | $52.90–104 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 25,500 | $82.90–444 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 40,000 | $92.90–304 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 48,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 60,000 | $52.90–354 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RUH to CAN
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to CAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines, Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines, Saudia
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
RUH to CAN with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Delhi (DEL)IndiGo the whole way
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- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
+3 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Lahore (LHE)Airblue, Pakistan International Airlines and 6 more, then China Southern AirlinesPAPK+5
- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines the whole wayBGBS+1BSBG
- Via Islamabad (ISB)Airblue, Pakistan International Airlines and 6 more, then China Southern AirlinesPAPK+5
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
+1 - Via Bangkok (BKK)Saudia and Regent Airways, then Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 moreRX
+3
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way
- Via Phuket (HKT)Saudia, then China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
+1 - Via Beijing (PKX)Saudia, then China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines and 5 moreKN+4
RUH to CAN: common questions
How many miles does RUH to CAN cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $52.90. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (25,500), Delta SkyMiles (40,000) and SAS EuroBonus (48,000). 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 RUH to CAN?
China Southern Airlines and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How far is Riyadh from Guangzhou by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Guangzhou (CAN) are 4,154 miles (6,686 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RUH to CAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, Aeromexico Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Emirates Skywards, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Riyadh and Guangzhou?
The most direct connections are through Delhi (DEL), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Delhi.
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.