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$372+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

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SFO — CAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$705
(oojo)

One-way from

$372
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,419

Good round-trip deal

$876 or less

Good one-way deal

$458 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 July 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:45 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Wed 11/268:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Deal found 7/29$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/2712:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/2610:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$707
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/2512:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Mon 10/137:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/27$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 8/287:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$713

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that are best for you.

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SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/26

8:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$705

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/26

10:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 30m

$707

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/13

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$712

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/22

1:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop35h 05m

$725

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

1:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$372

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

12:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$377

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 40m

$384

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 20m

$398

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

10:00 am-1:20 am

2 stops48h 20m

$407

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

10:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$420

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 55 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 $1,108). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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 July 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Guangzhou on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $795.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 27m.

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 July 29, 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Air China
7.3
Good
91 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

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 77 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 Air China is currently your cheapest option to Guangzhou, with prices starting at $705. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at $707 and $712, respectively. Users have found that Air China is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $372 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 Eastern and Air China, with prices starting from $377 and $384, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $1,920, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $398. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $666 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, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village, by traveling 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $76 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 $1,108). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$706Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$716Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$734Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$885Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EVA AirCheapest$942Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,195Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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