Round trip from
$851
17 Nov – 15 Dec · Korean Air · 1 stop
found today
Direct flights from
$1,180
23 Jan – 6 Mar · China Southern Airlines
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11091 km
Distance
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17 h 5 min
Shortest flight
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12
Airlines
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$473
One way from
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$851
Round trip from
The route at a glance
About 11091 km separate San Francisco and Guangzhou; the quickest flight is 17 h 5 min and a typical one 18 h 18 min.
None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; Alaska Airlines carries 43% of them.
Most cheap flights leave from San Francisco International Airport (18 km from the centre of San Francisco).
Most land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (29 km from the centre of Guangzhou).
A one-way ticket starts at $473, a round trip at $851.
Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $851 |
| December 2026 | $1,003 |
| January 2027 | $878 |
| March 2027 | $870 |
Cheapest day to fly
The cheapest departure in the next two months is 28 November at $484.
Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 $513 |
20 $499 |
22 $499 |
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| 23 $499 |
25 $499 |
27 $499 |
28 $484 |
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| 14 $738 |
16 $667 |
18 $667 |
20 $667 |
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| 21 $667 |
23 $597 |
25 $589 |
26 $581 |
Cheaper More expensive
- $484 — Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
- $499 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
- $499 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
- $499 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
- $499 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
- $499 — Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
- $513 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- $581 — Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
- $589 — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
- $597 — Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026
- $667 — Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
- $667 — Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
- $667 — Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
- $667 — Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
- $738 — Monday, Dec. 14, 2026
Price trend, last 30 days
Over the last 30 days the fare moved between $484 and $851, averaging $691.
Today's price is 23% above that average; waiting may pay off.
- 5 October — $808
- 10 October — $808
- 15 October — $484
- 20 October — $796
- 25 October — $545
- 30 October — $545
- 4 November — $851
Trip length and timing
The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 21 nights (the very cheapest: 28 nights), booked around 52 days ahead.
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Questions and answers
- What is the cheapest price for flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $851.
- Which month is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $851.
- Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- Yes. Direct flights were found from $1,180.
- Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- Airlines found on this route: JetHunter, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern, SkyWest Airlines, Asiana Airlines.
- How far is Guangzhou from San Francisco?
- The distance is about 11091 km. A direct flight takes about 15 h 10 min.
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- The shortest flight takes 17 h 5 min; most take about 18 h 18 min.
- Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou use?
- Most depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
- What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
- In the next two months, Saturday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 28 November at $484.