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Cheap flights from Birmingham to San Francisco from £265

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 January 2026.

Mon 2/319:10
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/1£429
Mon 2/319:10
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop27h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop17h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/1£430
Mon 2/312:40
BHX
-
SFO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:40
SFO
-
BHX
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£447
Mon 23/210:45
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Lufthansa
Mon 2/314:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop14h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£464
Tue 10/306:00
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 17/315:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop13h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/1£467
Mon 2/309:00
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Sun 8/320:25
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 24/1£470
Mon 23/209:00
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/314:40
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£475
Mon 2/217:45
BHX
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/213:30
SFO
-
BHX
1 stop19h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/1£478

Find 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£265

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£508
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Birmingham to San Francisco
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26/5
  • 26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Birmingham to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

19:10-14:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:40-18:30

1 stop17h 50m

£429

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

12:40-14:35

2 stops33h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

17:40-22:15

2 stops21h 35m

£447

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 10/3

06:00-13:40

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

15:40-12:35

1 stop13h 55m

£467

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

20:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

£470

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

18:50-16:30

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

19:25-08:10

1 stop28h 45m

£478

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

18:50-16:30

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

13:30-17:00

1 stop19h 30m

£482

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 2/3

06:00-12:40

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

06:45-12:35

2 stops22h 50m

£483

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

23:20-12:35

2 stops29h 15m

£483

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 26/5

23:05-17:55

3 stops50h 50m

£265

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 25/5

16:25-17:55

1 stop33h 30m

£285

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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 23 January 2026.

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 £407). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £507). 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

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 27 January 2026.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

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
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,203 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

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
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

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
7,747 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

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

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 £467, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 14h 40m. The distance between Birmingham and San Francisco is about 5263 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines (£397), KLM (£455), 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 £407). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £507). 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 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£397Average£482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£455Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£476Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£476Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£477Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£477Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£483Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Aer LingusCheapest£503Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£518Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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