Flights from London Airport (LHR) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)

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

The flight from London to San Francisco takes10 Hours 56 Minutes.

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You have a selection of 20 airlines when departing London Heathrow to San Francisco International. The distance covered when flying from London Heathrow to San Francisco International United States is 8,616 Km (5,354 Miles) with the travel time being around 10 Hours 56 Minutes. LHR is the Airport code for London Heathrow and SFO is for San Francisco International United States.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to San Francisco International United States perhaps midweek or late evening. It is always advisable to book as early as possible. With most airliners prices will go up the closer you get to the departure date.

Please note that the time difference at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT. So remember to change your watch before arriving at San Francisco International.

Travellers planning to fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

If you chose to rent a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to London Heathrow Airport (LHR):

Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Air New Zealand	3	3	3	3	3	3	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	10:05	13:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	11:45	15:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aeromexico	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	11:40	11:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
AlphaSky	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	11:45	15:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights offered from London Heathrow to San Francisco International United States are by Air New Zealand with around 19 flights a week. These operate from 10:05 with the latest flight being at 13:45. The most popular flight no is NZ4161, NZ9831 and NZ9855.

Please visit airnewzealand.co.nz for more information regarding booking a flight with Air New Zealand.

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

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