Which airline has the best punctuality record on Guangzhou to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 74 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Guangzhou to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

A quick flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco can take about 17h 40m. Vietnam Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £575. The distance between Guangzhou and San Francisco is about 6880 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco (average of £501). Flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,864). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAN to SFO?

When flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Guangzhou to San Francisco flights typically cost between £676 and £902 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £575 on Vietnam Airlines (28 Oct–1 Nov).

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How long is the flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?
A quick flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco can take about 17h 40m. Vietnam Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £575. The distance between Guangzhou and San Francisco is about 6880 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Guangzhou to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Guangzhou to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco (average of £501). Flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,864). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CAN to SFO?

When flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Guangzhou to San Francisco flights typically cost between £676 and £902 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £575 on Vietnam Airlines (28 Oct–1 Nov).

How often are flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Guangzhou and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 74 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Guangzhou to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Guangzhou to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Guangzhou to San Francisco flights typically cost between £676 and £902 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £575 on Vietnam Airlines (28 Oct–1 Nov).