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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 24 miles from the San Francisco city center. Therefore, if you are driving to the airport, it will take roughly 27min to get there. On the other hand, using the BART train takes approximately 30min to cover the same distance. Alternatively, you can opt for an uber, taxi, or car rental to get to the airport.

San Francisco is pet-friendly, offering designated locations for pet relief areas. The pet relief areas are situated inside and outside of the airport’s terminals. So, passengers traveling with their four-legged companions can take advantage of these services to help their pets relieve themselves.

There are several hotels near and at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport where you can find accommodation, such as Pullman Hotel located at 0.6miles. You can also opt for Novotel Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Hotel, found at 0.6miles, and Country Garden Airport, Kylin Apartment, which is at 0.7miles from the airport, depending on your budget. So, if you are arriving late at Guangzhou Baiyun, consider spending the night in one of these hotels.

CAN is approximately 20 miles from downtown Guangzhou. The airport is connected to downtown Guangzhou by several modes of transportation such as taxis and buses. Taxis take about 30min to arrive downtown. On the other hand, buses take roughly 1h.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Guangzhou flights:

• China Southern: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only China Southern operates flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou.

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

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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $842 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $1,086 for nonstop.

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

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 5% 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 25% on the San Francisco to Guangzhou route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $865 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,144, a difference of $279. 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 20 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Canton Fair Complex, China Guangzhou Wholesale Market and Yuexiu Park. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 3:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 2:35 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $971. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou takes 15h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $457, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is the only airline operating San Francisco to Guangzhou flights. 94% 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 51m, compared with 17h 35m via Wuhan (WUH) and 19h 03m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou range from $837 to $1,236, with an average of $971 over the past 12 months. Anything below $837 counts as a good deal.