Cheap Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco from $391

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $391 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to SFO on Mon, Dec 22), while Cathay Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $647 departing on Fri, Dec 26 and returning on Thu, Jan 1.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco 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.

• How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 14 hours 15 minutes to fly from Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Southern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/-/- -- CZ659 (19:10) China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/-/-/F/- -- CZ657 (23:39)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco, 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, Dec 22, with one-way flights priced at just $391.
  · 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 San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to San Francisco on December 25, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at $361.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Guangzhou?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (CAN-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Guangzhou and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Guangzhou is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

  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.