Cheap flights from Birmingham to San Francisco from £440

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SFO
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Fri 12/1219:10BHX - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/113:00SFO - BHX
2 stops21h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/11£555
Sun 14/1219:10BHX - SFO
2 stops36h 49mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 28/1216:40SFO - BHX
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/11£559
Mon 15/1209:10BHX - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAer Lingus
Mon 12/117:20SFO - BHX
1 stop18h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£578
Mon 15/1208:15BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Tue 23/1217:20SFO - BHX
1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£587
Tue 16/1208:15BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Tue 23/1217:20SFO - BHX
1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£588
Tue 16/1208:15BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Tue 13/117:20SFO - BHX
1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£592
Tue 16/1206:00BHX - SFO
1 stop14h 40mLufthansa
Tue 13/113:35SFO - BHX
2 stops19h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£594
Tue 16/1209:00BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/113:35SFO - BHX
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£601
Sun 14/1219:10BHX - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/116:40SFO - BHX
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/11£602
Mon 15/1209:00BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/122:59SFO - BHX
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£604

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£440

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£613
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 22/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Birmingham to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • Birmingham to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to San Francisco that are best for you.

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BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 22/3

19:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£546

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 15/1

19:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

16:03-18:30

2 stops18h 27m

£552

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 24/3

19:10-12:01

2 stops47h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£561

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 30/3

19:15-21:54

2 stops34h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

07:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

£581

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 26/3

19:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£587

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 25/3

19:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£587

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 25/3

19:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£587

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 4/2

06:00-19:05

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

23:15-12:45

2 stops29h 30m

£589

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 29/3

14:20-23:12

2 stops40h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£601

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 16/12

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

19:25-18:00

1 stop14h 35m

£612

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco is 61 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of £420). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £545). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 21 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

    For as low as £546, 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 (£415), Air France (£472), and KLM (£476) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham to San Francisco are United Airlines (£440), Aer Lingus (£497), and Turkish Airlines (£1,030).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of £420). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £545). 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£415Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£472Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£476Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£490Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£495Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£499Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£510Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£511Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£564Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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