How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

For as low as £539, British Airways can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Birmingham in 18h 58m. Birmingham and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 5263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

When deciding which route to take from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area consider Birmingham - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Jose or Birmingham - Oakland as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

Before booking your flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area check out the most popular airlines for this route: Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to XIH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

For a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	£438
One-way from	£288
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£584

Aer Lingus
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30h 00m total
Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

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59h 35m total
Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area

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BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

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Birmingham

Wed 16/9

08:25-12:00

3 stops59h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£288

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Birmingham

Thu 1/10

21:30-21:55

3 stops32h 25m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

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£363

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BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Fri 25/12

12:50-14:45

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 20/12

13:50-14:45

2 stops32h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£400

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 10/9

21:30-12:00

2 stops46h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

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BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 24/12

12:20-16:05

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£419

BirminghamSan Jose

BHX Birmingham - SJC San Jose

BHXSJC

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

18:00-19:53

3 stops57h 53m

San Jose

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£432

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BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 24/12

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 20/12

18:35-15:35

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£473

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

08:10-15:55

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£477

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £513). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £847). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

See what other customers who have flown with Air France,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,645 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,645 reviews

Air France

7.5

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1,645 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

696 reviews

Air France

7.5

Good

1,645 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,745 reviews

Air France

7.5

Good

1,645 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,225 reviews

Air France

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8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

British Airways

6.7

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Air France

7.5

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1,645 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
For a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
For as low as £539, British Airways can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Birmingham in 18h 58m. Birmingham and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 5263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
When deciding which route to take from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area consider Birmingham - San Francisco, Birmingham - San Jose or Birmingham - Oakland as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area (average of £513). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco Bay Area in August is currently the most expensive (average of £847). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£321	Average£590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£425	Average£542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£462	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£482	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£482	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£486	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£526	Average£668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air France	Cheapest£542	Average£716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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