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$406+ 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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CAN
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 15, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 4/2012:35 am
SFO
-
CAN
2 stops27h 50m
China Southern
Thu 5/217:20 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 3/11$793
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:59 pm
SFO
-
CAN
2 stops25h 06m
ANA
Tue 5/192:15 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
ANA
Deal found 3/11$796
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop21h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 5/239:00 am
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/11$797
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:00 pm
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop21h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 5/298:00 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/11$798
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/1112:00 pm
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop21h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 5/99:00 am
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/11$800
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/201:45 am
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop20h 20m
ANA
Wed 5/132:15 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
ANA
Deal found 3/10$803
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:59 am
SFO
-
CAN
2 stops23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/298:00 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$804
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:35 am
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop18h 20m
China Southern
Thu 5/217:20 pm
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 3/10$805
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/2112:25 pm
SFO
-
CAN
2 stops33h 40m
ANA
Tue 5/192:15 pm
CAN
-
SFO
2 stops19h 41m
ANA
Deal found 3/10$806
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 4/191:45 am
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop20h 20m
ANA
Tue 5/192:15 pm
CAN
-
SFO
2 stops19h 41m
ANA
Deal found 3/10$807
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2811:50 pm
SFO
-
CAN
1 stop33h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 5/201:15 am
CAN
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/14$809

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$793
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$406
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$936

Good round-trip deal

$935 or less

Good one-way deal

$550 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/29

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 4/19

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/16

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 4/27

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/28

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$906
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

11:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/11

12:25 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$956

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 7/5

12:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop37h 20m

$1,006

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

2:57 pm-11:30 am

2 stops53h 33m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/6

12:40 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$1,029

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

1:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops54h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/5

12:40 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops43h 34m

$1,029

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guangzhou from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 66 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $593). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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 March 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou as you normally would.

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 March 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA,Asiana Airlines, andCathay 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,207 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,129 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lindsey,Jan 2026

CGK - HND

All of the flight attendants were very nice & attentive. The bathrooms were kept very clean. We have no complaints!

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 123 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 31h 50m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $906. 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 $608. 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 $673, respectively. Users have found that China Eastern is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $305 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and China Eastern, with prices starting from $319 and $338, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is generally $1,637, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $424. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun), you can expect to pay $745 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou (average of $593). Flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou in July is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$418Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$608Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$666Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$673Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$675Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$712Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$733Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$842Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$873Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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