Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to San Francisco?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and San Francisco takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and San Francisco?

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The flight distance between London and San Francisco is 8625 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and San Francisco?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Iberia Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Finnair, Virgin Atlantic Airways, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Sofia.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and Dublin, Manchester, Manila, Athens, Tallinn, New Delhi, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Bengaluru, Riga, Chennai, Atlanta, Bangkok, Washington, D.C., Hyderabad, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, Phuket City.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from London?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from London, including National Express.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and San Francisco?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and San Francisco thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and San Francisco can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between London and San Francisco?

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Currently, you can fly between London and San Francisco with American Airlines, United Airlines, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, Iberia Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between London and San Francisco?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between London and San Francisco?

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Traveling between London and San Francisco, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside

Question 16

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach London by bus or train?

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Yes, London has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from London, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between London and San Francisco depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between London and San Francisco arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£444
Cheapest round-trip	£438
Average round-trip	£460
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in September	£493 – £2,559

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American Airlines	AAL	AA	No	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
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1) Start your San Francisco exploration from Union Square	In the area with the same name, there is one of the central squares of San Francisco – Union Square. This square serves as a meeting point for local residents and becomes the beginning of an acquaintance with the city for tourists. From all sides, the square is surrounded by shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, and galleries. The square welcomes its guests around the clock, without stopping for a minute.
2) There are two airports near San Francisco, so look carefully at the name on the ticket	The closest airports to the city are San Francisco International Airport (SFО) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). From both airports, the city centre can be quickly reached by the BART train, an intercity transport line in the Bay Area.
3) Combine dinner and movie watching in an atmospheric venue in San Francisco	You can combine dinner and watching a movie in the vintage cinema Alamo Draft House with a bar and kitchen. It often hosts weeks of festival films or evenings of little-known insane art-house movies from the past.

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
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