Question 1

How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to London typically takes around 10 hours 20 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 13 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from San Francisco to London, averaging around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. If you want to fly without a layover, it is worth filtering specifically for nonstop flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from San Francisco to London are operated by, among others, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with KLM (via New York), British Airways (via Chicago O'Hare) and Virgin Atlantic (via Salt Lake City). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to London operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to London, there are on average around 2 to 3 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from San Francisco to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to London, there are around 18 to 19 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from San Francisco to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to London usually departs at 12:50 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in London.

Question 8

When does the last flight from San Francisco to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from San Francisco to London usually departs at 11:15 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 direct VS0042 10h 15min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (AMS) VS7053, VS7146 24h 30min	Virgin Atlantic Airways	?	$609
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1356 30h 25min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (YYZ) AC0859, AC0739 25h 02min	TAP Air Portugal		$1,063
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1356 30h 25min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (YYZ) AC0857, AC0739 28h 32min	TAP Air Portugal		$1,068
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1356 30h 25min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1369, TP0237 26h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		$1,069
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1358 18h 10min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (YYZ) AC0853, AC0743 14h 57min	TAP Air Portugal	?	$1,100
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1358 18h 10min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (JFK) AY5517, AY5793 23h 39min	TAP Air Portugal		$1,110
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP0236, TP1358 18h 10min	Return 06/30/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1369, TP0237 26h 45min	TAP Air Portugal	?	$1,180
San Francisco London	Outbound 06/25/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, BRU) EI0060, EI0638, BA0389 42h 35min	Return 06/30/26 3 Stopovers (PRG, LHR, JFK) BA0858, AA6837, AA6936, AA0015 32h 00min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, British Airways	?	$1,196

Roundtrip from	$608.50
Flight duration	min. 10:15 / max. 10:35
Return flight duration	min. 11:10/ max. 11:25
Distance	8637 km
Flights per week	47
Departure airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Arrival airport	Airport London, all Airports (LON)
Destination country	Flights to United Kingdom

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