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$521+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAN
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun are usually found in January or April, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$902
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$521
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,547
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop31h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 3/128:10 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops36h 19mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/23$929
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3111:35 pmSFO - CAN
Nonstop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:40 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,029
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3111:30 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 00mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/111:15 amCAN - SFO
1 stop24h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,074
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/2611:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Wed 3/1211:25 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops36h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 12/23$1,198
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2611:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/2810:15 amCAN - SFO
1 stop26h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$1,313
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:40 amSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Tue 1/281:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop36h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 12/22$1,353
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sat 12/2812:05 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Tue 1/148:40 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop29h 10mAir China
Deal found 12/22$1,542
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/314:45 pmSFO - CAN
2 stops55h 30mChina Airlines
Tue 1/145:30 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops37h 13mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,580
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:20 amSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 30mANA
Tue 1/143:05 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 15mANA
Deal found 12/22$1,667

Find flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou within your budget

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 December 23, 2024.

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San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 2/22

7:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

$902

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

3:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/18

9:10 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

12:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop18h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/30

8:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$909

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

12:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 1/29

8:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

$915

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/7

4:20 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops65h 20m

$934

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

12:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 2/5

1:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$949

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

10:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 1/28

10:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$952

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

11:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/11

5:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,052

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

3:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops41h 25m

$521

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

11:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 40m

$537

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Guangzhou flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 20, 2024.

Booking 15 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,147). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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 December 23, 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, 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 December 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou, see what other customers have to say about Air China, Cathay Pacific and China Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
753 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
472 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,259 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 64 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 China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Guangzhou, with prices starting at $902. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $909 and $915, respectively. Users have found that China Eastern 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?

    $537 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 Air China and China Eastern, with prices starting from $547 and $556, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $1,598, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $520. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $656 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 Temple Street Night Market 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 Temple Street Night Market can do so by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Hong Kong can rent a car from Hong Kong Intl for about $87 per day.

  • 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 $87 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. Incheon 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,147). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,798). 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$808Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China EasternCheapest$859Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China SouthernCheapest$931Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$964Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$965Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,000Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$1,008Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,008Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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