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Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco.

Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $695 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $1,074 for nonstop.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Guangzhou to San Francisco route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $692 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,062, a difference of $370. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to San Francisco route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 14 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 11:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 11:40 am.

The flight takes about 12h 20m.

A nonstop flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco takes 12h 20m, covering 6,880 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $769 to $7,664. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $473, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to San Francisco flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 26m, compared with 17h 47m via Wuhan (WUH) and 18h 40m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Guangzhou (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco range from $765 to $1,077, with an average of $903 over the past 12 months. Anything below $765 counts as a good deal.