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$454 Find Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$803
Typical prices: $813-$683
China Southern
Tue 9/8Thu 12/3
CAN - SFO • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$971
China Southern
Tue 9/29Sat 12/5
CAN - SFO • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Tue, Sat
You can fly direct with China Southern. Average duration is 12h 20m
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Cheapest • from $803 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $714 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 58m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco (CAN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guangzhou to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Dec 3
China Southern Logo
11:20 pm - 8:40 pm
CAN
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SFO
12h 20mnonstop
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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CAN
18h 55m
1 stop
$803China Southern
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:00 am
CAN
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SFO
28h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:10 am
SFO
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CAN
24h 10m
2 stops
$839Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Aug 25
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
18h 05m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
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CAN
33h 35m
1 stop
$856Asiana Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Mar 30
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
29h 15m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
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CAN
33h 05m
1 stop
$865Asiana Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 24
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 3:00 pm
CAN
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SFO
17h 20m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:30 am
SFO
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CAN
19h 40m
1 stop
$869Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Dec 3
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
18h 05m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:30 am
SFO
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CAN
19h 40m
1 stop
$882Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Dec 3
China Southern Logo
11:20 pm - 8:40 pm
CAN
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SFO
12h 20mnonstop
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:30 am
SFO
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CAN
18h 55m
1 stop
$884China Southern
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Aug 28
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
18h 05m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 55m
1 stop
$886Asiana Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
29h 15m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 55m
1 stop
$888Asiana Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Wed, Aug 26
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 10:40 am
CAN
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SFO
37h 00m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
1:10 pm - 11:30 am
SFO
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CAN
31h 20m
1 stop
$889Korean Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Guangzhou to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Guangzhou to San Francisco, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco is December, where tickets cost $678 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,068 and $989 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $987, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$454
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guangzhou to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco was $454 for a one-way ticket and $803 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Guangzhou and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Guangzhou to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco on on Tuesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco, Asiana Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco are Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $709 and an overall rating of 8.1, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $843 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Guangzhou is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Guangzhou with another airline. Booking your flights between Guangzhou and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Guangzhou up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $785 or less one-way and $1,058 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Guangzhou Baiyun to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guangzhou Baiyun to San Francisco

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Guangzhou to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Guangzhou to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 524 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.3Boarding
7.9Food
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Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

8.0 ExcellentYony, Apr 2026
JFK - ICN
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Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Felt like the oldest plane in Asiana Fleet. Screen was 5-6in only and no charging at all. Movie selection wasn't great.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

The worst experience ever! Lots of flight delays and rerouting that ended up doubling the total time. . I had to recheck my luggage because I was rerouted to Tokyo and ended up on ANA flight. I missed connecting flight twice because of the delay at Cathy Pacific. Additional stop added, rerouted to a different country for connecting flight and ended up in long waits and delays.

I didn’t use entertainment But everything else was of excellent quality

I liked the service. The touch screen needs improvement as well as movie choices.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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