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

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 11:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 11:40 am.

The flight takes about 12h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco takes 12h 15m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco range from $803 to $1,094, with an average of $909 over the past 12 months. Anything below $803 counts as a good deal.

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 $1,093 for nonstop.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to San Francisco flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $643 to $4,973. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $458, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $678 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,062, a difference of $384.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.