Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN) flights
An economy award from Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN): Air Canada and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 6,340 miles (10,204 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Seoul, Shanghai and Qingdao and more.
How many miles YVR 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60–465 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 35,000 | $65–90 |
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 37,500 | $40–65 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 44,000 | $40–415 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 45,000 | $40–65 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 50,000 | $60–465 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 57,500 | $60–465 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 60,500 | $40–65 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 62,500 | $60–465 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 70,000 | $84.80–109.80 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 75,000 | $40–315 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 75,000 | $60–625 |
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 YVR to CAN
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YVR to CAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, China Southern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YVR to CAN with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+5
- Via Qingdao (TAO)Beijing Capital Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more
+2
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Xiamen Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Osaka (KIX)Air Canada, then China Southern Airlines and 9 AirAQ
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Tokyo (HND)ANA the whole way
- Via Tokyo (NRT)Air Canada, JAL and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U3U+5
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines and Air Canada, then Cebu Pacific Air and China Southern Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Air Canada, United Airlines and 1 more, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Air Canada and 4 more, then China Southern Airlines
+3
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Air Canada, then Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines and 4 more
+3
YVR to CAN: common questions
How many miles does YVR to CAN cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (35,000), American AAdvantage (37,500) and Emirates Skywards (44,000). 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 YVR to CAN?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Guangzhou (CAN).
How far is Vancouver from Guangzhou by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Guangzhou (CAN) are 6,340 miles (10,204 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to CAN award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and Guangzhou?
The most direct connections are through Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Qingdao (TAO), Xiamen (XMN) and Beijing (PEK). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Korean Air through Seoul.
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.