Direct flights from San Francisco to London INTL
42 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to LHR.
Flight time: about 9h26m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL901 | 1:32p | 9h52m | Tue, Sat |
| United UAL901 | 1:43p | 9h16m | Wed, Fri |
| United UAL901 | 1:46p | 9h24m | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL948 | 5:00p | 9h32m | Thu, Sun |
| British Airways BAW284 | 5:02p | 9h26m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| British Airways BAW284 | 5:09p | 10h12m | Sun |
| United UAL948 | 5:16p | 9h48m | Fri–Sat |
| United UAL948 | 5:37p | 9h48m | Mon |
| British Airways BAW284 | 5:48p | 9h17m | Tue, Thu |
| United UAL948 | 5:55p | 9h17m | Wed |
| Virgin Atlantic VIR20 | 5:59p | 9h28m | Thu |
| British Airways BAW284 | 6:01p | 9h25m | Sat |
| Virgin Atlantic VIR20 | 6:18p | 9h28m | Tue, Wed, Sat |
| United UAL948 | 6:22p | 9h35m | Tue |
| Virgin Atlantic VIR20 | 6:26p | 9h31m | Mon, Sun |
| Virgin Atlantic VIR20 | 6:50p | 9h9m | Fri |
| British Airways BAW286 | 7:58p | 9h28m | Wed, Sat |
| British Airways BAW286 | 8:08p | 9h40m | Mon–Tue |
| United UAL930 | 8:14p | 9h55m | Tue |
| United UAL930 | 8:15p | 9h20m | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL930 | 8:33p | 9h21m | Mon, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL930 | 8:38p | 9h15m | Thu |
| British Airways BAW286 | 8:41p | 9h10m | Fri |
| British Airways BAW286 | 8:52p | 8h50m | Thu |
| British Airways BAW286 | 10:04p | 9h3m | Sun |
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 42 nonstop flights a week to London (LHR), operated by British Airways, United and Virgin Atlantic. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. London is an international destination — don't forget your passport. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) takes about 9h26m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.