Cheap Flights to Suzhou from CA $495

Lukou Intl. Airport (NKG) is the only airport that serves Suzhou.

Suzhou is serviced by 51 air carriers from 92 worldwide airports.

Suzhou receives the largest number of flights from China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern Airlines with China Southern Airlines being the favourite choice of carrier. Guangzhou is the most popular city for travellers to take off from.

With 2,229 direct flights every week, you'll be touching down in Suzhou before you have time to say, "Are we there yet?"

Travellers frequently depart from Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shenzhen airports when heading to Suzhou.

Where you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Guangzhou to Suzhou, the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. From Chongqing it's roughly 1 hour and 59 minutes, and from Shenzhen it's 2 hours and 11 minutes.

We've all come across those fortunate travellers who somehow manage to score incredibly cheap plane tickets every time they fly. Want to know how to do it for your Suzhou vacation? Don't leave it until the last moment to lock in your flight. Another easy way to score the best deal is to compare all options. If your destination has more than one airport, don't forget to research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, remember that the early bird catches the worm. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to snap up a ticket as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The best deals never last long.

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you've planned ahead. We've put together a list of essential travel tips that will help get your Suzhou vacation started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• It's simple — first, put in your passport, travel docs, wallet and daily medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A juicy book and a laptop filled with your favourite movies are some terrific options. If you plan to catch more than just forty winks, a comfy neck pillow and some earplugs will also be useful. Finally, make room for a toothbrush and some facial wipes so you'll hop off the plane looking and feeling fresh.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable goods, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Choose comfort over style. Prepare for changes in cabin temperature by layering up, and pick flat, easy-to-remove shoes like slip-ons.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity, can be a risk on long-haul flights. Make a point of walking around the cabin or do some simple exercises in your seat to improve your circulation.

As seasoned travellers know, the secret is to be well organized before you reach security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Suzhou in no time flat. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a flying start:

• Be sure to keep your passport and travel documents easily accessible. They're the first items you'll be asked for by airport security.
• The X-ray machine comes next. Empty your pockets and remove anything that is likely to beep. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as heavy jackets or coats. They'll need to be placed on the conveyor belt for screening.
• For just a few moments, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic devices also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Want to bring along your favourite hand cream? As long as it's in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a zip-close bag, you can keep it with you on board.
• Slip-on shoes are a clever footwear choice as you're less likely to be asked to remove them when passing through security. Boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on baggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked luggage.