Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 08m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £648.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

For as low as £602, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 32h 18m. The distance between Birmingham and San Francisco is about 5263 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£405), KLM (£477), and British Airways (£485) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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 airlines that fly from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham to San Francisco.

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Fri 1/516:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/2£434

Wed 8/418:20

BHX

SFO

1 stop31h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 26/419:40

SFO

BHX

2 stops30h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2£448

Sat 18/418:00

BHX

SFO

2 stops31h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 26/419:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop38h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2£450

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BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

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Mon 20/416:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 1/3£460

Mon 20/410:00

BHX

SFO

2 stops36h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 26/419:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop38h 15m

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Deal found 3/3£471

Mon 26/1019:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

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Sun 1/1116:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 27/2£474

Thu 29/1019:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 2/1116:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/3£491

Thu 11/619:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 22/916:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 28/2£492

Thu 1/1019:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 20/1016:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 27/2£495

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Round-trip from	£434
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	£684

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Mon 13/4

10:20-10:38

2 stops32h 18m

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Mon 20/4

14:40-17:25

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06:05-12:40

1 stop14h 35m

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Tue 28/4

23:52-09:40

2 stops25h 48m

£618

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BHX - SFO

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Birmingham

Wed 8/4

06:05-12:40

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

14:40-17:30

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BHX - SFO

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Sat 2/5

05:55-19:03

2 stops21h 08m

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11:00-13:40

2 stops18h 40m

£627

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BHX - SFO

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Birmingham

Thu 16/4

06:05-12:40

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

14:40-17:15

1 stop18h 35m

£627

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sat 16/5

19:15-21:10

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

05:55-18:35

2 stops28h 40m

£630

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BHX - SFO

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Birmingham

Thu 16/4

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

05:59-12:40

2 stops22h 41m

£630

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 16/4

10:15-00:39

2 stops22h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

23:20-17:40

2 stops34h 20m

£630

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 6/5

18:20-21:55

3 stops35h 35m

£271

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 5/4

16:15-14:35

3 stops54h 20m

£327

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

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of £416). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £510). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Birmingham to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7.7

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1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

680 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,464 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,821 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,773 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
For as low as £602, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 32h 18m. The distance between Birmingham and San Francisco is about 5263 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£405), KLM (£477), and British Airways (£485) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of £416). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £510). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£405	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£477	Average£602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£485	Average£561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£486	Average£687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£487	Average£593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£489	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£500	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£513	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
SWISS	Cheapest£528	Average£666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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