Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guiyang Airport (KWE): what you need to know
Guiyang's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guiyang 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to KWE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and KWE:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
Rs123,332 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs274,389. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to KWE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to KWE.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Guiyang Airport (KWE)
Reserve a hotel near KWE if you're taking a late San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Guiyang Airport (KWE)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Guiyang based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Guiyang Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Guiyang, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to KWE in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guiyang. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Guiyang, Kunming is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yunnan Grand View Garden, Colourful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple.
