Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. China Southern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Air China logo Air China
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Guangzhou according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$517, and round-trip direct flights start at US$1,199.

Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Guangzhou are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

San Francisco to Guangzhou Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Guangzhou is about 11,079.26 km. The average flying time from San Francisco to Guangzhou is around 16 hours 32 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$467
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$957
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,079.26 km
Average flight time16 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineAir China
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Guangzhou route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from San Francisco to Guangzhou, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou is September, with an average price of US$523; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$984.

US$984
US$754
US$523
US$293
    Cheapest
  • US$984
    Jun
  • US$571
    Jul
  • US$568
    Aug
  • US$523
    Sep
  • US$757
    Oct
  • US$561
    Nov
  • US$759
    Dec
  • US$542
    Jan
  • US$670
    Feb
  • US$690
    Mar
  • US$625
    Apr
  • US$849
    May

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

The average price of round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou are found during September, with an average price of US$756. Conversely, the highest prices are found during June, with an average price of up to US$1,830.

US$1,830
US$1,293
US$756
US$219
    Cheapest
  • US$1,830
    Jun
  • US$1,206
    Jul
  • US$919
    Aug
  • US$756
    Sep
  • US$915
    Oct
  • US$907
    Nov
  • US$1,492
    Dec
  • US$938
    Jan
  • US$1,097
    Feb
  • US$1,297
    Mar
  • US$1,115
    Apr
  • US$1,232
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou (SFO-CAN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$467 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to CAN on Mon, Aug 10), while Asiana Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$957 departing on Mon, Aug 10 and returning on Thu, Aug 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 16 hours 32 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: -/-/T/-/-/-/S -- CZ658 (00:39) China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/-/- -- CZ660 (00:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$467.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Guangzhou travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou on June 30, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at US$608.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Guangzhou, with San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (SFO-CAN) is by far the most common option on this route: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
  • The time difference between Guangzhou and San Francisco is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air China provides the lowest-priced direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou, with fares starting at US$558.

US$389
US$558
US$728
US$897
US$1,066
Air China
US$558
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
US$585
China Eastern Airlines
Asiana Airlines
US$712
Asiana Airlines
EVA Air
US$838
EVA Air
Cathay Pacific
US$953
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
US$1,066
China Southern Airlines

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.