How long does the flight from San Francisco to London take?

Flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to London?

Airline availability for SFO to LHR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to London?

Direct (nonstop) availability on SFO to LHR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London?

Prices on SFO to LHR shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

San Francisco to London flights

Direct and connecting flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 8,616 km (5,354 mi)
Flight time: ~10h 28m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 5

Airlines flying SFO → LHR

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Virgin Atlantic Airways	2	2
British Airways	2	2
United Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 777 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Airbus A380 — 1 operator
Airbus A350 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Arrival: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: United Kingdom
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Operating airlines

British Airways (BA)
United Airlines (UA)
Virgin Atlantic (VS)

Distance: 8639 km. Duration: 625 minutes.

Other routes from San Francisco

Other routes to London

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€510	€477–557	British Airways
Airbus A380	€510	€477–557	British Airways

Based on 68 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly SFO to LHR?

3 airlines operate the SFO to LHR route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the SFO-LHR route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on SFO to LHR include: Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A380.

How long is the San Francisco to London flight?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) is approximately 10h 28m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from San Francisco to London?

The great-circle distance from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) is approximately 8,616 km (5,354 miles).

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