{ "response": { "Key": "CAN-SFO", "orig": { "code": "CAN", "type": "airport", "city": "Guangzhou", "fullCity": "Guangzhou, China", "airport": "Baiyun Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SFO", "type": "airport", "city": "San Francisco", "fullCity": "San Francisco, California", "airport": "San Francisco Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "The flight from Guangzhou to San Francisco is about 6,880 miles and typically takes 12 hours and 45 minutes nonstop. The return trip is longer, at 14 hours and 40 minutes, due to prevailing winds. China Southern operates nonstop service on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with departures around 10:55 PM and 11:20 PM.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "China Southern is the only airline flying nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO), operating four flights per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The scheduled flight time is about 12 hours and 45 minutes westbound, with departures around 11 PM. No other carrier offers a direct flight on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Francisco?", "answer": "San Francisco International Airport offers several ground transportation options to the city center. BART rapid rail is the fastest and most-used way to reach downtown San Francisco, with a station in the International Terminal connected by AirTrain. Ride-share services like Lyft and Uber pick up on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage, while taxis are available at the arrivals curbside. Rental cars are accessible via the AirTrain Blue Line to the Rental Car Center, and hotel shuttles serve designated zones. Waymo autonomous rides are also available for select passengers at the Rental Car Center.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-04-08T21:19:40Z" }, { "url": "https://flysfo.com/de/node/10188", "title": "Ground Transportation | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-04-08T21:19:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SFO", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-27T05:13:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_International_Airport", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T07:52:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flysfo.com/pt-br", "title": "Home Page | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Guangzhou to San Francisco — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg operate on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "China Southern operates the only nonstop flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco, with four weekly departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the late evening. The median fare for this nonstop service is around $1,261.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Guangzhou and San Francisco?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Seoul (Incheon), Tokyo (Narita or Haneda), Hong Kong, and Shanghai (Pudong). Seoul and Tokyo offer efficient transfers and broad onward connections, while Hong Kong and Shanghai provide extensive Chinese network links. Transit through these hubs is generally visa‑free for many nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Francisco?", "answer": "September and October offer the warmest and sunniest weather with fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "Bring a valid passport, a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization, and proof of onward or return travel. Have a payment method for baggage and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Francisco?", "answer": "Use San Francisco International, the only commercial airport in the city. It is located about 13 miles south of downtown, with direct BART rail access. SFO serves as a major hub for United Airlines and a focus city for Alaska Airlines, offering global and domestic connections." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Baiyun Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) from downtown Guangzhou, the fastest and most popular option is the Guangzhou Metro Line 3, which connects directly to the airport’s South and North stations in about 30–40 minutes for a low fare. Several airport express and non-stop bus lines also serve major hotels and transport hubs, offering a comfortable ride at a moderate cost. Taxis and ride‑share services provide door‑to‑door convenience and take roughly the same time as the metro, though they are significantly more expensive. Driving and parking are available but less common due to the airport’s distance from the city center and higher long‑term parking fees.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://guangzhouairportonline.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation – Guangzhou Airport Guide", "favicon": "https://www.guangzhouairportonline.com/wp-content/themes/eleven40-pro-airport/images/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou_Baiyun_International_Airport", "title": "Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-02T07:49:59Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou_Baiyun_International_Airport_(1933–2004)", "title": "Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (1933–2004)", "time_published": "2026-07-05T20:57:15Z" }, { "url": "https://www.guangzhouairportonline.com/", "title": "Guangzhou Airport Guide – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_Guangzhou_Baiyun_airport_collisions", "title": "1990 Guangzhou Baiyun airport collisions", "time_published": "2026-05-30T17:42:28Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Francisco airport?", "answer": "San Francisco International Airport (SFO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods directly inside the terminals, but the Grand Hyatt at SFO is connected to the airport via AirTrain and walkways. Hourly nap rooms and showers are available in the International Terminal for those needing a quick rest. Several nearby hotels, including the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront and The Westin San Francisco Airport, offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-francisco-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Francisco Airport Guide (SFO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:42Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sfobg-san-francisco-airport-marriott-waterfront/overview/?EM=DNM_SANFRANCISCOAIRPORTMARRIOTT.COM", "title": "SFO Airport Hotel | San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sfowi-the-westin-san-francisco-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "The Westin San Francisco Airport (Official Site) - SFO Hotel", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?content_type=things_to_do&location=3&sort_by=random", "title": "Shop/Dine/Relax | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2025-10-22T23:13:26Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?content_type=All&gate_area=All&https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=2&location=1659&security=All&service_tags=All&sort_by=random", "title": "Shop/Dine/Relax | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2025-10-22T23:13:26Z" }, { "url": "http://www.flysfo.com/de/node/14691", "title": "Press Releases | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2025-07-09T15:54:20Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at San Francisco Intl Airport?", "answer": "San Francisco International Airport offers currency exchange services and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange is available in the International Terminal, and free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout all terminals. A Reflection Room in the terminals serves as a quiet space for prayer and meditation.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax", "title": "Shop/Dine/Relax | San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-03-12T16:15:43Z" }, { "url": "http://www.flysfo.com/welcome-terminal-3", "title": "Welcome to Terminal 3 | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "http://www.flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-08T21:34:33Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_International_Airport", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T07:52:09Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Francisco%20International%20Airport", "title": "San Francisco International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T21:12:40Z" }, { "url": "https://flysfo.com/passengers/services-amenities", "title": "Services & Amenities | San Francisco International Airport", "favicon": "https://flysfo.com/themes/custom/blueskies/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-03-03T22:32:54Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "China Southern flies nonstop from Guangzhou to San Francisco using the Boeing 777-300ER. Connecting itineraries often feature widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 777-300, Boeing 777-300ER, or Airbus A350-900 on the long transpacific leg, with various narrowbody and widebody types on the shorter segments. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, though Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Guangzhou?", "answer": "At Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, the standout lounges for international departures are the China Southern First/Business Class Lounge and the China Southern Gold/Silver/Elite Plus Lounge, both in Terminal 2, accessible with a China Southern business- or first-class ticket or elite status. The airline also operates domestic lounges under those names in Terminal 2. For a paid-entry option, the Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 is open 24 hours and offers showers, Wi‑Fi, and complimentary food and drinks; it can be accessed via Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a day pass. There is also an Easy‑boarding Lounge in Terminal 2 with similar access, though it closes at 9:30 PM.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CAN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/china/guangzhou-baiyun-international", "title": "Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN Lounges - CAN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/china/guangzhou-baiyun-international", "title": "Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN Lounges - CAN Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CAN/premium-lounge-terminal-2-international-Ba6OSqS6hb", "title": "Premium Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangzhou_Baiyun_International_Airport", "title": "Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-02T07:49:59Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins and higher fare classes offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Guangzhou to San Francisco?", "answer": "Flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering more possibilities for same‑day changes or standby than restrictive economy fares." } } } }