Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to CAN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
China Southern Airlines is your gateway to exploring Guangzhou (and perhaps some other great corners of China!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Southern Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SFO to CAN flights is China Southern Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and CAN:
Brisbane Airport
Auckland Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
R 7,841 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,767. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to CAN by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to CAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 77.36% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CAN:
Start your adventure sooner with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Guangzhou. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Guangzhou, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 105 kilometres south-east to Shenzhen to check off its popular sights. From Window of the World to Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画.
