Guangzhou

$333+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

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SFO — CAN
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun are usually found in August or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$709
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$333
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$875

Good round-trip deal

$819 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun
One-way flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun.
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$709
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 11/209:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/28$711
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/112:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 12/257:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$712
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/168:35 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$713
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$717
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$720
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$722
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2412:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 12/144:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop32h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/248:06 amSFO - CAN
1 stop29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$731
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 12/49:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$738

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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Guangzhou

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San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

11:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 12/18

1:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$855

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 2/7

1:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$891

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/7

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$905

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/2

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$905

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop32h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/23

1:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$905

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/23

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$905

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/5

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$955

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/2

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$1,005

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:43 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 22m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/14

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$1,011

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

11:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 12/14

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,016

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Guangzhou flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 82 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $583). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in December is currently the most expensive (average of $807). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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.

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 October 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from San Francisco to Guangzhou by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou can take about 32h 15m. Asiana Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $855. The distance from San Francisco to Guangzhou is about 6880 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $601. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Asiana Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $666 and $671, respectively. Users have found that China Eastern is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $2,020, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $246. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $709 for that flight.

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

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

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street 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 Fa Yeun Street Market can do so by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 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 $74 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $583). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in December is currently the most expensive (average of $807). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Discover the top 9 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$601Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$666Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$671Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$675Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$721Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$785Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$796Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$1,057Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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