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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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 £630.

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 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 07m.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

For as low as £543, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 27h 25m. 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 (£397), KLM (£468), and British Airways (£476) 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, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 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.

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.

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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.

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SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 16/317:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/2£444

Sun 1/310:50

BHX

SFO

2 stops35h 45m

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Sun 8/317:40

SFO

BHX

2 stops21h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2£445

Tue 10/319:10

BHX

SFO

2 stops35h 05m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 17/317:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/2£459

Thu 16/419:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Thu 30/407:05

SFO

BHX

2 stops19h 30m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 10/2£482

Tue 1/919:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 29/911:05

SFO

BHX

2 stops23h 30m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/2£485

Thu 29/1019:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

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Mon 2/1116:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 9/2£486

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Round-trip from	£444
One-way from	£313
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£583

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Sun 1/3

10:50-14:35

2 stops35h 45m

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Sun 8/3

17:40-22:15

3 stops21h 35m

£451

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BHX - SFO

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Thu 9/4

19:15-14:40

1 stop27h 25m

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Sun 19/4

21:00-18:35

2 stops37h 35m

£543

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

19:10-23:01

2 stops35h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

17:40-18:30

1 stop17h 50m

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

13:05-14:35

2 stops33h 30m

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Mon 16/3

17:40-21:20

3 stops20h 40m

£563

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BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

19:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£565

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 10/3

06:00-19:02

2 stops20h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

12:55-12:35

2 stops16h 40m

£582

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 15/4

06:05-17:12

2 stops19h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

06:33-17:30

2 stops26h 57m

£595

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 25/2

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

14:40-22:45

1 stop24h 05m

£598

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 25/2

09:05-21:20

2 stops20h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

06:45-08:10

2 stops17h 25m

£600

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 10/6

21:30-12:00

3 stops46h 30m

£313

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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 £408). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £501). 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

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

KLM

7.7

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1,452 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

678 reviews

KLM

7.7

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1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Aer Lingus

7.2

Good

1,449 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,780 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,452 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,733 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
For as low as £543, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 27h 25m. 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 (£397), KLM (£468), and British Airways (£476) 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 £408). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £501). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£397	Average£482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£468	Average£600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£476	Average£541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£477	Average£674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£478	Average£582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£483	Average£640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£491	Average£622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£503	Average£650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
SWISS	Cheapest£518	Average£653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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