Direct flights from London to San Francisco LHR → SFO

British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly nonstop from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 11h 33m and covers 5,354 miles (8,616 km). Arrivals run on time 97.0% at LHR (Eurocontrol) and 64.6% at SFO (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 19 July 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 49 flights per week (~7 per day) · Updated 42d ago

British Airways
14 flights per week (~2 per day)
Departs Terminal 5 Arrives Terminal INTL
Daily
10:45 → 13:50 14:30 → 17:40
United Airlines
21 flights per week (~3 per day)
Departs Terminal 2 Arrives Terminal INTL
Daily
10:35 → 13:35 13:00 → 16:00 16:15 → 19:10
Virgin Atlantic
14 flights per week (~2 per day)
Departs Terminal 3 Arrives Terminal INTL
Daily
12:45 → 15:45 18:30 → 21:25

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from London to San Francisco?

Yes, British Airways, United Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO).

Which airlines fly direct from London to San Francisco?

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop flights from London to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?

The nonstop flight from London to San Francisco takes ~11h 33m (approximately 8616 km).

How often do direct flights operate from London to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights from London to San Francisco operate multiple daily — 49 flights per week (~7 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from London to San Francisco?

Arrivals run on time 97.0% at LHR (Eurocontrol) and 64.6% at SFO (BTS) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from London to San Francisco?

Direct flights from London to San Francisco operate every day of the week. British Airways flies daily, United Airlines flies daily, and Virgin Atlantic flies daily.

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