Question 1

How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to San Francisco typically takes around 11 hours. This makes the direct service the fastest and most convenient way to travel between London and San Francisco. It is worth checking flight times when searching, as these can vary by airline and travel date.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to San Francisco?

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Yes, there are direct flights from London to San Francisco, with an average of around 6 to 7 flights per day, operated by, among others, United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to San Francisco are operated by, among others, United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. These services take you to San Francisco without any stops, making them particularly handy for short breaks or weekend trips. It is still worth comparing departure times and airline policies, as baggage rules and additional charges can vary.

Question 4

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

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Direct flights from London to San Francisco operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

From London to San Francisco there are on average around 6 to 7 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

From London to San Francisco there are around 44 to 45 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to San Francisco usually departs at 10:05. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in San Francisco.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to San Francisco usually departs at 16:15. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0317, LX0038 15h 30min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (EWR) UA2482, UA0122 16h 05min	Swiss International Air Lines		£478
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 direct IB3626 11h 10min	Return 08/12/26 direct IB3627 10h 35min	Iberia	?	£503
Best option London San Francisco	Outbound 26/08/26 direct LH8572 10h 55min	Return 08/09/26 direct OS7858 10h 25min	Lufthansa	?	£601
London San Francisco	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (SEA) AY5449, AS0628 14h 07min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1523, AY5458 14h 55min	Finnair, Alaska Airlines		£1,037
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0317, LX0038 15h 30min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0039, LX0338 15h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines		£485
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0317, LX0038 15h 30min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0039, LX0338 15h 50min	Swiss International Air Lines		£486
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0465, LX0038 30h 45min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0039, LX0460 29h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines		£493
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0317, LX0038 15h 30min	Return 08/12/26 direct OS7856 10h 35min	Swiss International Air Lines		£495
London San Francisco	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (FRA) UA8810, UA0059 14h 35min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (DEN) UA1604, UA0027 14h 52min	United Airlines		£505
London San Francisco	Outbound 04/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0317, LX0038 15h 30min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0039, LX0326 14h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	£507

Outbound and return from	£477.50
Flight duration	min. 11:10 / max. 11:25
Return flight duration	min. 10:15/ max. 10:35
Distance	8637 km
Flights per week	47
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - United States

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