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

A quick flight from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 13h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £614. There are 5286 mi between Bristol and San Francisco Bay Area. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area?

While some choose either Bristol - San Jose or Bristol - Oakland, Bristol - San Francisco is the most popular route from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

When flying from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly from Bristol (BRS) if they book a flight from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area. Bristol is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Bristol’s city center.

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

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Round-trip from	£388
One-way from	£315
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Average price	£697

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30h 45m total
Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area

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Mon 5/10

16:30-14:40

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16:45-23:05

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£497

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Wed 7/10

14:00-14:40

2 stops32h 40m

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16:45-22:55

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£534

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Bristol

Mon 21/9

06:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

14:20-17:00

2 stops18h 40m

£614

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Bristol

Wed 7/10

06:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

09:54-13:15

2 stops19h 21m

£614

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Bristol

Wed 18/11

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

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05:50-10:15

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08:25-15:50

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

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13:00-09:05

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£617

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09:20-21:32

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13:45-13:15

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06:15-21:22

2 stops23h 07m

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Mon 28/9

09:52-17:00

2 stops23h 08m

£619

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BRS Bristol - SFO San Francisco

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Bristol

Thu 1/10

06:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

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13:45-13:15

1 stop15h 30m

£633

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06:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Aer Lingus from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

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Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area?
Most people fly from Bristol (BRS) if they book a flight from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area. Bristol is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Bristol’s city center.
How long is the flight from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area?
A quick flight from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 13h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £614. There are 5286 mi between Bristol and San Francisco Bay Area. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area?
While some choose either Bristol - San Jose or Bristol - Oakland, Bristol - San Francisco is the most popular route from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find deals for flights from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bristol 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 Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bristol to San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bristol 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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