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Flights from London to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from London to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary, about 8h 32m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 8h 32m
YXUSFOYYC

London to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey8h 32mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary

Best ways to fly from London 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.

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YXU Calgary (YYC) SFO
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: United Airlines, WestJet
Mon06:30 YXU08:24 YYC1h 51m connection10:15 YYC12:02 SFOWestJet
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 32m
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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
3,499 km2,173 miles
Journey time
8h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Francisco vs London
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
YXU → SFO

Flights from London to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary. 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 London to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,499 km.
Where do you change planes between London and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and San Francisco?
London: London International Airport (YXU). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind London.

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