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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 3:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 2:45 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 10m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou takes 15h 10m, 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou range from $873 to $1,283, with an average of $1,004 over the past 12 months. Anything below $873 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $1,004 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $858 round-trip via Wuhan (WUH), compared to $1,110 for nonstop.

China Southern is the only airline operating San Francisco to Guangzhou flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

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-way fares from San Francisco to Guangzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $457, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

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 San Francisco to Guangzhou route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $882 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,166, a difference of $284.

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 San Francisco and Guangzhou.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 52m, compared with 17h 10m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 17h 35m via Wuhan (WUH).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.