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$360+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$676
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$360
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$897

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$395 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 September 11, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 10/167:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/87:40 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$676
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:35 pmSFO - CAN
Nonstop18h 40mChina Southern
Mon 11/177:05 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 9/9$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 10/52:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$690
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/298:10 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 9/2712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 10/47:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/8$701
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:45 amSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 00mAir China
Wed 12/36:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop18h 45mAir China
Deal found 9/9$702
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/139:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$705
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 10/194:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop31h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/10$710
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/2712:25 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/195:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$711
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/2912:25 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/265:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/10$716

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 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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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:20 am-8:55 am

1 stop17h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/7

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$746

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/18

5:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$746

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 10/4

10:10 am-5:30 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$781

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 11/22

10:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$781

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

11:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/18

5:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$781

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/8

10:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$781

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/4

5:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

$781

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

11:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 12/4

10:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$816

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 12/27

5:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$855

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

11:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 11/9

10:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$856

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou

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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 August 29, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
479 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,236 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from San Francisco to Guangzhou Baiyun was viewed by 79 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou can take about 17h 35m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $746. The distance from San Francisco to Guangzhou is about 6880 mi.

  • 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 Air China, with the lowest prices starting at $666 and $734, respectively. Users have found that China Eastern is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $382 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Air China, with prices starting from $427 and $430, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $1,647, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $264. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $629 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 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 $71 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 Seoul least often. Beijing 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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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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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$601Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$666Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$734Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$832Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$904Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$942Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,196Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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