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Cheapest round-trip
$835
Typical prices: $706-$899
China Southern
Thu 9/3Sat 9/12
SFO - CAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$873
Typical prices: $841-$1,044
China Southern
Sat 8/22Tue 9/8
SFO - CAN • Non-stop
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2 days a week
Wed, Sun
You can fly direct with China Southern. Average duration is 14h 45m
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Cheapest • Avg $1,000 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 49m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou (SFO-CAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:55 am
SFO
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CAN
18h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:20 pm - 8:40 pm
CAN
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SFO
12h 20mnonstop
$835China Southern
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 6:20 am
SFO
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CAN
14h 45mnonstop
China Southern Logo
7:20 pm - 8:40 pm
CAN
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SFO
16h 20m
1 stop
$835China Southern
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 25
Vietnam Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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CAN
25h 00m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 5:00 pm
CAN
-
SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$841Vietnam Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Nov 21
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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CAN
24h 20m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 5:00 pm
CAN
-
SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$841Vietnam Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Dec 20
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:10 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
5:30 pm - 9:00 am
CAN
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SFO
31h 30m
1 stop
$844China Eastern
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 9
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:40 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:10 pm - 9:00 am
CAN
-
SFO
28h 50m
1 stop
$844China Eastern
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Mar 29
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 3:20 pm
CAN
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SFO
29h 05m
1 stop
$848Asiana Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 3
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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CAN
20h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 3:30 pm
CAN
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SFO
18h 05m
1 stop
$848Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 9:05 pm
SFO
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CAN
17h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:20 pm - 10:55 am
CAN
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
$850Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 8:55 am
SFO
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CAN
27h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:20 pm - 10:55 am
CAN
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
$851Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Guangzhou flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Guangzhou from San Francisco usually cost between $763 and $925 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $835 on China Southern (Sep 19-Oct 15).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Guangzhou on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou is September, where tickets cost $801 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,560 and $1,295 respectively.

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

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 $902, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$407
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Guangzhou based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

  • How far is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from San Francisco city center?

    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.

  • Are pets allowed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    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.

  • Where can I find accommodation at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)?

    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.

  • How can I travel from CAN to downtown Guangzhou?

    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.

  • How many flights are there between San Francisco and Guangzhou per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Guangzhou, with an average flight time of 14h 45m. The most common departure time is 12:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou was $407 for a one-way ticket and $835 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Guangzhou.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Guangzhou flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou on on Wednesday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, EVA Air or Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou are EVA Air and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,096 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,074 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 San Francisco to Guangzhou.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guangzhou from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    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 Guangzhou with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CAN 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    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 Guangzhou from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $514 or less one-way and $852 or less round-trip.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), consider spending the night at SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho. It is located 1.3 miles from the airport and offers top-notch services such as airport shuttle transfers. As a result, you will avoid the early morning commute.
  • If you are traveling through SFO, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at least 2h before your scheduled flight time. This way, you will check in, go through security screening and have some time to grab a bite or do last-minute shopping.
  • Stop at SFO’s currency exchange counter at Terminal 3, which is located near Gate 71 at boarding area F, and throughout the International terminals to exchange some of your dollars to YUAN before landing in China. You can also find exchange stations at CAN in Terminal 2 before and after security.
  • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is equipped with multiple playgrounds, nurseries, and strollers that passengers traveling with kids and minors can take advantage of to unwind after a long flight. The play areas are located throughout the airport’s terminals and in Concourses A and B.
  • On request, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) provides services for people with reduced mobility. To take advantage of these services, contact your airline ahead of time to inform them how best they can assist you. Then, in preparation for your arrival, you can arrange a wheelchair service or special assistance. As a result, you will have assistance waiting on the ground when you arrive.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun

Wednesday

China Southern

China Southern

Sunday

China Southern

China Southern

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Direct returns

Guangzhou Baiyun to San Francisco

Tuesday

China Southern

China Southern

Saturday

China Southern

China Southern

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