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. 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 3 to 4 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 Virgin Atlantic (via Amsterdam, Salt Lake City), British Airways (via Chicago O'Hare) and Swiss (via Zurich). 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?

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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 3 to 4 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

From San Francisco to London, there are around 21 to 22 flights per week. This means you usually have connections available on several days and at various times. Beyond the price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline, and any potential additional fees.

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
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1501 20h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0935 16h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$749
Best option San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 direct VS0020 10h 20min	Return 08/25/26 direct VS0019 11h 00min	Virgin Atlantic Airways		$895
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAS, FRA) AS0776, DE2063, LH0918 20h 50min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, BOS) LH0923, DE2038, B60333 25h 01min	Alaska Airlines, Condor, Lufthansa		$1,336
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0505 15h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0935 16h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$750
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0501 32h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0935 16h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$759
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0501 32h 35min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0935 16h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$763
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1501 20h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK1508, SK0935 27h 10min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$871
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (YYZ) OS8191, OS8288 14h 25min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2473, LH0458 16h 10min	Austrian Airlines		$891
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 direct BA0286 10h 25min	Return 08/25/26 direct BA0287 11h 10min	British Airways	?	$909
San Francisco London	Outbound 08/20/26 direct UA0930 10h 20min	Return 08/25/26 direct UA0900 11h 00min	United Airlines		$909

Roundtrip from	$748.16
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
Departure airport - Destination country	San Francisco International Airport, CA - United Kingdom

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