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Direct flights from London to San Francisco

Airlines Schedules

LHR - SFO route map All flights from LHR to SFO non-stop. There are direct flights from Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom to San Francisco International (SFO), California, USA with United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. 49 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 10:05 to 18:30 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5383 miles (8661 km). Flight time ranges from 10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 30 minutes.

LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
SFO
San Francisco
USASan Francisco , USA
LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
San Francisco
USASan Francisco , USA
SFO
Flight time 10h 55min to 11h 30min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

United Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 10:05 and 16:15 • From Terminal 2
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21 flights/week
21 flights/week

British Airways oneworld

Departure times vary between 10:45 and 15:20 • From Terminal 5
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14 flights/week
14 flights/week

Virgin Atlantic SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 11:40 and 18:30 • From Terminal 3
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14 flights/week
14 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from London to San Francisco with United Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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UA900
10:35
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UA949
13:00
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13:00
UA939
16:15
16:15
16:15
16:15
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16:15
16:15

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from London to San Francisco with British Airways

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for British Airways. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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BA285
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BA287
14:30
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14:30

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from London to San Francisco with Virgin Atlantic

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Atlantic. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VS41
18:30
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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London to San Francisco scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between LHR and SFO.

Friday
Fri
Jul 24
7 flights(7)
Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
7 flights(7)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
7 flights(7)
Monday
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Jul 27
7 flights(7)
Tuesday
Tue
Jul 28
7 flights(7)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 29
7 flights(7)
Thursday
Thu
Jul 30
7 flights(7)
Time
Airline
Flight
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:25
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:20
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
10:35
United Airlines United Airlines
UA900
10:45
British Airways British Airways
BA285
12:45
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS19
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA949
14:30
British Airways British Airways
BA287
16:15
United Airlines United Airlines
UA939
18:30
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS41
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LHR-SFO flight route
Route map from London, LHR to San Francisco, SFO. The distance is 5383 miles or 8661 km.
London - San Francisco direct flight map
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LHR - SFO route facts

  • Distance
    5383 miles (8661 km)
  • Flight time
    10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 30 minutes
  • Airlines
    United United
    British Airways British Airways
    Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance oneworld SkyTeam
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    United Airlines: SFO
    British Airways: LHR (Main hub.)
    Virgin Atlantic: LHR
  • Departure terminals
    United Airlines: Terminal 2
    British Airways: Terminal 5
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal 3
  • Arrival terminals
    United Airlines: Terminal I
    British Airways: Terminal I
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal I
  • Aircraft
    United Airlines: Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777
    British Airways: Airbus A380-800 Passenger, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777
    Virgin Atlantic: Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo and Airbus A350-1000

Route FAQ

United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate non-stop flights from LHR to SFO with 49 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from LHR to SFO ranges from 10 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 30 minutes. The route covers 5383 miles (8661 km).

49 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 10:05 to 18:30 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: United Airlines: Terminal 2, British Airways: Terminal 5 and Virgin Atlantic: Terminal 3. Arrival terminals: United Airlines: Terminal I, British Airways: Terminal I and Virgin Atlantic: Terminal I.

Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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