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$418+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$861
(IEagle)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,045

Good round-trip deal

$1,214 or less

Good one-way deal

$701 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:25 amSFO - CAN
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/110:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$860
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:35 amSFO - CAN
Nonstop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2010:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/71:05 amSFO - CAN
1 stop24h 10mChina Airlines
Thu 2/265:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/14$864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:40 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop31h 50mKorean Air
Tue 9/1612:40 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop37h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 4/14$891
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:10 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop25h 00mVietnam Airlines
Sat 11/293:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/14$897
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 20mAir China
Thu 5/224:40 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops29h 58mAir China
Deal found 4/15$914
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:35 amSFO - CAN
Nonstop14h 40mChina Southern
Tue 5/2010:55 pmCAN - SFO
Nonstop12h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 4/15$947

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Guangzhou

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop29h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/29

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$861

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-6:15 am

Nonstop14h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/20

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$862

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$891

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/22

4:40 pm-7:38 am

2 stops29h 58m

$914

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/19

5:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$923

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-6:15 am

Nonstop14h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/20

10:55 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$947

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops37h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/16

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$1,002

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/16

12:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,042

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-6:15 am

Nonstop14h 40m

$418

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$428

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Guangzhou in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Guangzhou flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Guangzhou flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Guangzhou flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Guangzhou flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Guangzhou flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guangzhou from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,110). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Guangzhou flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Guangzhou by month

Plan your trip to Guangzhou by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Guangzhou ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Guangzhou when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Guangzhou by month

Plan your trip to Guangzhou by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Guangzhou, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Guangzhou

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guangzhou. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guangzhou. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,063 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Guangzhou flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun was viewed by 86 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Guangzhou, with prices starting at $861. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $891 and $914, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou one-way?

    $418 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Korean Air, with prices starting from $428 and $561, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $2,478, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $559. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $738 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Guangzhou layover in Hong Kong most frequently. Wuhan follows Hong Kong in terms of the most common layover location on San Francisco to Guangzhou flights. Taipei City comes next as the third most popular layover location for San Francisco to Guangzhou flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Ocean Park can do so by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Taipei City?

    The majority of Taipei City visitors spend their time at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Taipei City can visit Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market, by traveling 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively after landing at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $68 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Guangzhou flights?

    San Francisco to Guangzhou flights have a layover in Singapore least often. Beijing is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Seoul comes next as the third least popular layover location for San Francisco to Guangzhou flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Guangzhou flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Guangzhou by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,110). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Korean AirCheapest$634Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$706Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$734Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$808Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China SouthernCheapest$921Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EVA AirCheapest$942Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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