Cheap flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou from £389

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Mon, Apr 27
San Francisco SFOGuangzhou CAN
£389
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Fri, May 1
San Francisco SFOGuangzhou CAN
£421
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Mon, Apr 27
San Francisco SFOGuangzhou CAN
£434
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Wed, Apr 29
San Francisco SFOGuangzhou CAN
£442
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Sun, Apr 26
San Francisco SFOGuangzhou CAN
£446
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Mon, Apr 27
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£465
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£812
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Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
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£817
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How much do flights to Guangzhou cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£389

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£864

Cheapest round-trip

£812

Average round-trip

£1,015

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Guangzhou airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 3 and Airport Express. Best value: Airport Express coaches and metro.

Guangzhou is served by Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), one of China's busiest aviation hubs. Located approximately 28 km north of the city center, the airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the metro, airport express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-55 min

¥7-¥9 (CNY 7–9 (~$1 USD))

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-80 min

¥25-¥30 (CNY 25–30 (~$3–4 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to railway station

40-70 min

¥22-¥28 (CNY 22–28 (~$3–4 USD))

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Tianhe business district

35-70 min

¥120-¥200 (CNY 120–200 (~$17–28 USD); metered)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-70 min

¥100-¥180 (CNY 100–180 (~$14–25 USD); varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-60 min

¥300-¥500 (CNY 300–500 (~$42–70 USD); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

35-70 min

¥200-¥400 (CNY 200–400 (~$28–56 USD) per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexible itineraries

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro Line 3 operates from approximately 6:10 AM to 11:00 PM; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxi fares are metered with a starting fare; tolls and fuel surcharges may apply.
  • Ride-hailing prices vary with demand and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Guangzhou

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11091 km
Worth visiting
Haizhu - Jinshazhou - The Peak, Hong Kong - Tian Tan Buddha - Tsing Yi - Xiaoguwei - Zhongshan Island

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Guangzhou in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
China Southern Airlines
------1---------2
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
China Southern Airlines
------2---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
China Southern Airlines
------2---------2
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
China Southern Airlines
------1---------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China AirlinesCALCIYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Guangzhou

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C12°C
February21°C14°C
March24°C17°C
April27°C21°C
May30°C23°C
June31°C26°C
July33°C26°C
August33°C26°C
September32°C25°C
October29°C21°C
November25°C18°C
December20°C13°C
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
239
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
13 Apr
35°C26°C
20 Apr
85%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
35°C26°C
21 Apr
85%
31°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
32°C26°C
22 Apr
34°C26°C
Thursday
16 Apr
34°C26°C
23 Apr
34°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
86%
27°C25°C
24 Apr
35°C27°C
Saturday
18 Apr
71%
33°C25°C
25 Apr
36°C27°C
Sunday
19 Apr
89%
29°C26°C
26 Apr
77%
33°C28°C
The distance between San Francisco and Guangzhou is 11091 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. San Francisco and Guangzhou have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Guangzhou, consider visiting Haizhu, Jinshazhou, The Peak, Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha, Tsing Yi, Xiaoguwei, and Zhongshan Island.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Guangzhou?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Guangzhou takes around 15 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Guangzhou?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Guangzhou is 11091 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Southern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and London, Shanghai, Bangkok, Beijing, Manila, Dubai, Budapest, Hangzhou, Manchester, Edinburgh, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Amman, Phuket City, Melbourne, Chongqing, Sydney, Hong Kong.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
What airports are near Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Guangzhou?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Guangzhou?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Guangzhou, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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