Direct flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow

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San Francisco

United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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London Heathrow

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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Distance
5,351 miles  ·  (8,612 km)
Flight time
10 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • British Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Virgin Atlantic
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-900neo
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Airbus A380-800
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to London Heathrow Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to LHR, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit London Heathrow

What is the best time to visit London Heathrow?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

London Heathrow is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit London Heathrow is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Airlines flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to London Heathrow

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from San Francisco SFO to London Heathrow LHR. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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British Airways
British Airways flight schedulefrom San Francisco to London Heathrow

British Airways is a member of Oneworld
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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to London Heathrow

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Virgin Atlantic flight schedulefrom San Francisco to London Heathrow

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San Francisco to London Heathrow Flights

Flights from SFO to LHR are operated 5 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 12:50 - 23:15. The earliest flight departs at 12:50, the last flight departs at 23:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First class on this non-stop route.

The fastest direct flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow takes 10 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and London Heathrow is 5,351 miles (or 8,612 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in London Heathrow?

There are 6 airports in London Heathrow: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Southend Airport (SEN).

How many flights per week are there from SFO to LHR?

There are 5 flights per week flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

10 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco to London Heathrow.

How far is London Heathrow from San Francisco?

The distance from San Francisco to London Heathrow is 5,351 miles (8,612 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SFO airport to LHR airport?

British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic are flying nonstop from San Francisco to London Heathrow.

What alliances have direct flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from San Francisco to London Heathrow.

What classes are available from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

Aircraft types that fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow:

  • Airbus A330-900neo
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Airbus A380-800
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

The earliest flight departs at 12:50 from San Francisco and arrives at 07:25 at London Heathrow.

What is the latest flight available from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

The latest flight departs at 23:15 from San Francisco and arrives at 17:30 at London Heathrow.

Popular flights from San Francisco via London Heathrow

Non-stop flights from SFO to LHR

5,351 miles (8,612 km)  ·  10h 30m

Round trip
1 passenger
Economy
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  • United Airlines

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  • 16:35

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  • 16:35

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  • 17:55

  • 12:15

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  • 19:30

  • 13:55

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    British Airways

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  • BA 286

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  • 19:30

  • 14:10

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