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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. 49 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 12:50 to 23:15 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5383 miles (8661 km). Flight time ranges from 10 hours and 10 minutes to 10 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 10min to 10h 50min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

United Airlines Star Alliance

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

British Airways oneworld

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

Virgin Atlantic SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 16:45 and 23:15 • From Terminal I
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14 flights/week
14 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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UA901
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
UA948
16:50
16:50
16:50
16:50
16:50
16:50
16:50
UA930
19:50
19:50
19:50
19:50
19:50
19:50
19:50

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

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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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Jul 27
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BA284
16:35
16:35
16:35
16:35
16:35
16:35
16:35
BA286
19:30
19:30
19:30
19:30
19:30
19:30
19:30

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

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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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VS20
17:55
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VS42
23:15
23:15
23:15
23:15
23:15
23:15
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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San Francisco to London scheduled departures

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

Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
7 flights(7)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
7 flights(7)
Monday
Mon
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)
Friday
Fri
Jul 31
7 flights(7)
Time
Airline
Flight
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA901
16:35
British Airways British Airways
BA284
16:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA948
17:55
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS20
19:30
British Airways British Airways
BA286
19:50
United Airlines United Airlines
UA930
23:15
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic
VS42
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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 10 minutes to 10 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 and Boeing 777
    British Airways: Airbus A380-800 Passenger, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777
    Virgin Atlantic: Airbus A330-900neo, Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-1000

Route FAQ

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

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

49 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 12:50 to 23:15 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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