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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

Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Dec 2
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-CAN
30h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:40 pm - 9:50 amCAN-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$695Air China
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 26
Air China Logo
12:05 pm - 12:45 amSFO-CAN
21h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:00 am - 9:50 amCAN-SFO
17h 50m1 stop
$708Air China
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Dec 2
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-CAN
30h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
3:40 pm - 9:50 amCAN-SFO
34h 10m1 stop
$709Air China
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-CAN
16h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 am - 11:15 amCAN-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
$804Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:55 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-CAN
17h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 pm - 9:15 pmCAN-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$847Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Dec 18
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:05 amSFO-CAN
33h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 3:00 pmCAN-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
$855Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Dec 18
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:05 amSFO-CAN
33h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 3:00 pmCAN-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
$856Asiana Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Nov 1
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 6:15 amSFO-CAN
14h 40mnonstop
China Southern Logo
11:00 pm - 8:40 pmCAN-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$886China Southern
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 23
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:30 amSFO-CAN
14h 55mnonstop
China Southern Logo
11:00 pm - 7:40 pmCAN-SFO
12h 40mnonstop
$893China Southern
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Mar 17
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 4:15 pmSFO-CAN
24h 10m1 stop
China Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:50 pmCAN-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
$982China Airlines
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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.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Guangzhou? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays 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 April, where tickets cost $999 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,577 and $1,558 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 $1,726, 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$397
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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.
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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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou was $397 for a one-way ticket and $695 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?

    American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Japan Airlines offer 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.

  • 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, China Airlines or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou are China Airlines and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,016 and an overall rating of 8.3, China Airlines is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,021 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • 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 $579 or less one-way and $1,043 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.
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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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Guangzhou

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EVA AirOverall score based on 1204 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025LAX - TPE
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The food from Los Angeles to Taipei made me throw up. The flight is also not comfort. But the staffs are very friendly and nice.

seats are pitched well. you don't feel too tight.

I appreciate the email reminders for online check-in which made my entry to the lines less stressful. The flight was on schedule and on time. The baording staff were proactively helpful and approachable. The airplane inflight food, entertainment and comfies as well as provisions are excellent even in the economy seating. The airline transfer was smooth and easy! Luggage safe and intact! Thank you EVA airline for making my trip a reliable safe and comfortable experience.

Movie selection was not as good as recent flights I've taken (EVA and other airlines).

Very smooth flight. Superb crew, great food and service. Slept most of the way. Excellent airline.

I was sleep when they brought the food. They had put a note on my seat. There was no food when I asked for food later. There was just one main meal served in this 14 hours flight. They offered me sandwich with ham which I don’t eat since I am pescatarian. Long story short I had to wait to get to TPE to get something to eat. I am extremely disappointed from the service. I have been flying EVA since I was 1 year old. Perhaps no more EVA for me. Seems EVA glorious day is long gone

Excellent food. Good service. Crammed Premium Economy seats. I Asked to change seats during check in. They told me the flight was fully booked. But on board I saw empty seats where I could have been easily relocated.

The app was awful. No accurate info. Paying for internet is a negative (Delta is free). The crew was very nice for the most part although you are not guaranteed to get good service. Some crew would ignore requests for things as simple as a cup of water if you were sleeping when the first serving was made. Food was great. Male crew member was exceptionally kind and responsive.

It was a good flight. I would highly recommend it to family and friends.

The employees were professional and efficient. I consider myself a traveler but have trouble with the international fare served on airplanes. I admit Americans buy their food in the supermarket and we typically don’t eat the ligaments and cartilage. I know that is whiny but as I age, I dislike it more. At least things weren’t covered in cheese. The desserts are terrible! My neighbor didn’t eat her bread so I asked if I could have it. First time for everything but had been traveling a total of 27 hours and was hungry.

They need to improve on how the plane lands cause it was not smooth at all.

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

Been flying with China Airline over years many times. Good experience with them, no issues.

China Airlines crews are very excellent doing their job. Very friendly and hardworking. I will always choose China Airlines over and over. Thank you all for making my flight comfortable. God bless to all the staff. :)

Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

My ticket did not indication which group I was in for boarding; the gate attended help me

I would like to commend the staff from this flight. They all looked happy and I can tell they love what they are doing and constantly smiling while serving the passengers. Special mention to the guy FA in our section. I did not get his name but he is so far the best F.A I have ever encountered!

Didn't like on this return inbound flights (from Hong Kong to Vancouver) Outbound to the Hong Kong was good.

I was ordered vegetarian food, but didn't services to me :(

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

It was all perfect and very pleasant for such long flights

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

For the most part, it was an enjoyable experience. It's the 2nd half of the journey was a bit uncomfortable. It was on a noticable smaller plane compared to the previous one.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

The boarding process was good. The toilet could be better maintained.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

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