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$455+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun are usually found in April or March, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$898
(oojo)

One-way from

$455
(IEagle)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,549

Good round-trip deal

$1,043 or less

Good one-way deal

$569 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 June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/151:40 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/110:10 amCAN - SFO
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$898
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:10 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/11:15 amCAN - SFO
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$903
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2010:50 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop24h 20mVietnam Airlines
Wed 10/223:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/10$904
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/101:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop19h 20mAir China
Thu 11/2010:10 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops51h 40mAir China
Deal found 6/12$907
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:30 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 35mAsiana Airlines
Sun 11/301:15 amCAN - SFO
1 stop29h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/10$911
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:59 pmSFO - CAN
2 stops55h 06mKorean Air
Tue 12/161:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop36h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 6/9$912
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/148:55 amSFO - CAN
2 stops39h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 11/59:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$917
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/2312:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Sat 11/811:00 pmCAN - SFO
Nonstop12h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 6/11$918
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/211:16 amSFO - CAN
2 stops36h 59mChina Airlines
Thu 11/275:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 20mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,000

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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 June 12, 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 FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 8/15

1:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/1

10:10 am-10:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$898

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

10:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/22

3:15 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$904

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/20

10:10 pm-9:50 am

2 stops51h 40m

$907

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 11/15

1:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$909

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

8:55 am-12:50 am

2 stops24h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 05m

$917

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/1

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$926

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 11/14

1:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop36h 15m

$936

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

11:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/4

12:25 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,023

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

1:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/11

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,059

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop21h 00m

$455

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 24 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 $1,107). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 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
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

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 78 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 $898. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Vietnam Airlines and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $904 and $907, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $468 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Asiana Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Korean Air and Air China, with prices starting from $482 and $483, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $2,091, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $513. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $742 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. Seoul 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 Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Lotte World. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Lotte World, by traveling 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 35.7 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $54 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 Beijing least often. Taipei City is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou.

  • 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 $1,107). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,700). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$706Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$734Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$812Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$915Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$928Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EVA AirCheapest$941Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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