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Flight deals from Guangzhou to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 15,958. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.R 7,040 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,040, select.
San Francisco.R 7,098 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,098, select.
San Francisco.R 7,566 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,566, select.
San Francisco.R 7,741 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,741, select.
San Francisco.R 7,764 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Shanghai Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Shanghai Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,764, select.
San Francisco.R 7,967 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,967, select.
San Francisco.R 8,113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,113, select.
San Francisco.R 8,127 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,127, select.
San Francisco.R 8,827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,827, select.
San Francisco.R 8,987 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,987, select.
San Francisco.R 9,549 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,549, select.
San Francisco.R 9,573 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,573, select.
San Francisco.R 9,605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 6 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,605, select.
San Francisco.R 10,134 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,134, select.
San Francisco.R 11,543 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Jul.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 3 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,543, select.
San Francisco.R 11,835 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,835, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 11,835
Aug
from R 7,566
Sep
from R 7,098
Oct
from R 7,741
Nov
from R 7,040
Dec
from R 7,764
Jan
from R 7,967
Feb
from R 8,113
Mar
from R 8,127
Apr
from R 9,573
May
from R 9,605
Jun
from R 9,549

Direct flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco International

Guangzhou to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

19km from central San Francisco
from R 10,407
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Concord

40km from central San Francisco
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San Jose International

63km from central San Francisco
from R 9,655
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San Jose Reid-Hillview

72km from central San Francisco
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Santa Rosa

88km from central San Francisco
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Guangzhou to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,040
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time12 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChina Southern
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco International is R 13,650. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to San Francisco International.
China Southern flies direct from Guangzhou to San Francisco International.
As of July 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco International is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 17 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Around 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • San Francisco is 16 hours behind Guangzhou and is in the UTC-8 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • China Southern is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • China Southern has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for CAN to SFO flights is China Southern.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CAN and SFO include:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Tokyo Haneda Airport

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

  • CAN is located at Airport W Ave.

  • Guangzhou Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart CAN arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To reach Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Francisco in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAN to SFO around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.

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