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Direct flights from San Francisco to London

Airlines Schedules

SFO - LHR route map All flights from SFO to LHR non-stop. There are direct flights from San Francisco International (SFO), California, USA to Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom with United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. 34 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 12:50 to 22:30 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5383 miles (8661 km). Flight time ranges from 10 hours and 15 minutes to 11 hours and 50 minutes.

SFO
San Francisco
USASan Francisco , USA
LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
SFO
San Francisco
USASan Francisco , USA
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
LHR
Flight time 10h 15min to 11h 50min
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

United Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 12:50 and 19:55 • From Terminal I
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14 flights/week
14 flights/week

British Airways oneworld

Departure times vary between 16:35 and 21:35 • From Terminal I
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13 flights/week
13 flights/week

Virgin Atlantic SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 16:40 and 22:30 • From Terminal I
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7 flights/week
7 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from San Francisco to London 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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Nov 16
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Nov 19
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Nov 20
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Nov 21
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Nov 22
UA901
12:50
12:50
12:50
12:50
12:50
12:50
12:50
UA930
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-09

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Flight schedule from San Francisco to London 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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Nov 16
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Nov 17
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Nov 20
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BA284
17:25
17:25
17:25
17:25
17:25
17:25
17:25
BA286
20:35
20:35
20:35
20:35
20:35
20:35
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-09

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Flight schedule from San Francisco to London 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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Nov 16
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VS20
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40
16:40

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-09

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San Francisco to London scheduled departures

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

Sunday
Sun
Dec 06
5 flights(5)
Monday
Mon
Dec 07
5 flights(5)
Tuesday
Tue
Dec 08
4 flights(4)
Wednesday
Wed
Dec 09
5 flights(5)
Thursday
Thu
Dec 10
5 flights(5)
Friday
Fri
Dec 11
5 flights(5)
Saturday
Sat
Dec 12
5 flights(5)
Time
Airline
Flight
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
12:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:40
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
16:40
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
17:25
British Airways British Airways
BA284
20:35
British Airways British Airways
BA286
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SFO-LHR flight route
Route map from San Francisco, SFO to London, LHR. The distance is 5383 miles or 8661 km.
San Francisco - London direct flight map
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SFO - LHR route facts

  • Distance
    5383 miles (8661 km)
  • Flight time
    10 hours and 15 minutes to 11 hours and 50 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 I
    British Airways: Terminal I
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal I
  • Arrival terminals
    United Airlines: Terminal 2
    British Airways: Terminal 5
    Virgin Atlantic: Terminal 3
  • Aircraft
    United Airlines: Boeing 787-9
    British Airways: Airbus A380-800 Passenger, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777
    Virgin Atlantic: Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9

Route FAQ

United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate non-stop flights from SFO to LHR with 34 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026).

Scheduled flight time from SFO to LHR ranges from 10 hours and 15 minutes to 11 hours and 50 minutes. The route covers 5383 miles (8661 km).

34 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026) are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 12:50 to 22:30 depending on the schedule period.

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

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