China to Indonesia Β· 2,126 miles (3,421 km)

Guangzhou (CAN) to Surabaya (SUB) flights

American AAdvantage logo
17,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Guangzhou (CAN) to Surabaya (SUB) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. One airline flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Surabaya (SUB): China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 2,126 miles (3,421 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hong Kong, Palu and Denpasar and more.

How many miles CAN to SUB 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
American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines17,500$13.50–60
Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines22,500$53.50–260

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to SUB

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    China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book CAN to SUB with points

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

CAN to SUB with one stop

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

  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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    Cathay Pacific logo
    HB
  • Via Palu (PLW)China Southern Airlines, then Lion Air
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    JT
  • Via Denpasar (DPS)China Southern Airlines and TransNusa, then Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air and 2 more
    China Southern Airlines logo
    8B
    Garuda Indonesia logo
    JT
    QG
    +1
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    +1
    Singapore Airlines logo
    Scoot logo
  • Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Garuda Indonesia logo
    8B
    +1
    Garuda Indonesia logo
    ID
    JT
    +2
  • Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia, then Indonesia AirAsia
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    Indonesia AirAsia logo
  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    +3
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Indonesia AirAsia logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
  • Via Manado (MDC)China Southern Airlines and TransNusa, then Lion Air
    China Southern Airlines logo
    8B
    JT
  • Via Penang (PEN)China Southern Airlines, then Indonesia AirAsia
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Indonesia AirAsia logo
  • Via Fuzhou (FOC)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo

CAN to SUB: common questions

How many miles does CAN to SUB cost?

In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (22,500). 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 SUB?

China Southern Airlines flies nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Surabaya (SUB).

How far is Guangzhou from Surabaya by plane?

Guangzhou (CAN) and Surabaya (SUB) are 2,126 miles (3,421 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 SUB award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Surabaya?

The most direct connections are through Hong Kong (HKG), Palu (PLW), Denpasar (DPS), Singapore (SIN) and Jakarta (CGK). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong.

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.