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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 11:40.

The flight takes about 12h 15m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco takes 12h 15m, covering 6,880 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco range from £599 to £816, with an average of £678 over the past 12 months. Anything below £599 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £518 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £815 for direct.

China Southern is the only airline operating Guangzhou to San Francisco flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £609 to £4,399. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guangzhou to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £398, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to San Francisco route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £506 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £792, a difference of £286.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Southern operates flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 26m, compared to 17h 47m via Wuhan (WUH) and 18h 40m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

San Francisco is 16 hours behind Guangzhou (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.