Flights from London Airport (LHR) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)
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You have a selection of 18 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):
- Private Transfers to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Buses to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Taxis to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Train Services to/near 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:
- Car rental at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Private transfers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Buses from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Taxis from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Train services at or near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Need a place to stay when you get to San Francisco? See a range of hotels near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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 |
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| Air New Zealand | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| United Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Swiss | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Lufthansa | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Brussels Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Austrian Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Canada | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:25 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Atlantic | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:45 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:10 | 17:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Iberia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 17:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Finnair | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 17:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 17:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Aer Lingus | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:10 | 17:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:45 | 19:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| KLM | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:45 | 20:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:45 | 19:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air France | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:45 | 19:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Aeromexico | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:15 | 19:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights offered from London Heathrow to San Francisco International United States are by Air New Zealand with around 24 flights a week. These operate from 10:25 with the latest flight being at 19:20. The most popular flight no is NZ4161, NZ4163, 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.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 10:10
10:25
11:45
12:20
13:15
13:20
14:45
15:20
16:15
17:15
17:25
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| Tuesday | 10:10
10:25
11:45
12:20
13:15
13:20
14:20
16:15
17:15
19:15
20:15
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| Wednesday | 10:10
10:25
11:45
12:20
13:15
13:20
14:20
14:45
15:20
16:15
17:20
17:25
19:15
20:20
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| Thursday | 13:15
13:20
14:20
14:45
15:20
17:20
17:25
19:15
20:20
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| Friday | 12:20
13:15
13:20
14:45
15:20
16:15
16:20
17:25
19:15
19:20
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| Saturday | 10:10
10:25
11:45
12:20
13:15
14:20
15:20
17:15
17:25
19:15
20:15
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| Sunday | 10:10
10:25
11:45
15:20
17:25
19:15
20:20
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