flights.net SFO → LHR
- Distance
- 5,354 mi
- Carriers
- 3
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 5,354 miles. United's San Francisco hub meets British Airways and Virgin on this premium Silicon Valley-to-London corridor. San Francisco to London carries heavy technology-sector business and high-end leisure travelers.
Connecting San Francisco, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 5,354-mile sector nonstop in about 11h 12m. Departures use San Francisco International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the SFO–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5,354 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 11h 12m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines operate nonstop service from San Francisco to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 between San Francisco and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September balance pleasant London weather with fares below the summer peak. Autumn business demand firms pricing.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the San Francisco to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for SFO–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from San Francisco to London?
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 5,354 miles (8,616 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 11h 12m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to London?
- British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines operate nonstop service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the SFO to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 on the San Francisco–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from San Francisco to London?
- May, June, and September balance pleasant London weather with fares below the summer peak. Autumn business demand firms pricing.
- Is SFO to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the SFO to LHR route connect?
- This route links San Francisco, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the San Francisco to London route use?
- Flights depart San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.