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Flights from Belfast to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Belfast to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 14h 51m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 54m
BFSSFOAMS

Belfast to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey13h 54mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Belfast to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BFS Amsterdam (AMS) SFO
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Sun10:00 BFS12:17 AMS2h 43m connection15:00 AMS16:51 SFOKLM Cityhopper + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 51m
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BFS London (LHR) SFO
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m
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BFS Barcelona (BCN) SFO
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Level, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 29m
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BFS Paris (CDG) SFO
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,099 km5,029 miles
Journey time
13h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hSan Francisco vs Belfast
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
BFS, BHD → SFO

Flights from Belfast to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Belfast to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Belfast to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,099 km.
Where do you change planes between Belfast and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Barcelona (BCN) and Paris (CDG). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Belfast and San Francisco?
Belfast: Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Belfast and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Belfast.

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