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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 10m.

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 40% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £653.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

For as low as £554, 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 (£410), KLM (£483), and British Airways (£492) 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.

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.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Birmingham to San Francisco flights typically cost between £758 and £599 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £527 on Scandinavian Airlines (15 Sept-28 Sept).

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Tue 15/919:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 28/916:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 6/4£527

Thu 4/608:50

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/617:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop12h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4£548

Sat 12/914:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop32h 30m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 29/916:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 6/4£553

Thu 10/919:15

BHX

SFO

1 stop27h 25m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 14/916:45

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/4£554

Mon 4/508:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 40m

Aer Lingus

Wed 20/517:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop18h 15m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 6/4£565

Sat 25/408:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 4/517:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop21h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4£568

Mon 11/516:25

BHX

SFO

2 stops30h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 4/819:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop14h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4£571

Wed 13/518:20

BHX

SFO

2 stops30h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 10/817:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop19h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4£574

Wed 13/518:20

BHX

SFO

2 stops30h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 11/817:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop19h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/4£577

Thu 14/518:15

BHX

SFO

2 stops30h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 4/819:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop14h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4£577

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Round-trip from	£527
One-way from	£326
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£654

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BHX - SFO

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Birmingham

Thu 10/9

19:15-14:40

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£554

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 2/9

19:15-14:40

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

06:05-18:35

2 stops28h 30m

£630

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Fri 24/4

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

15:05-22:10

1 stop23h 05m

£698

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BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Fri 24/4

05:55-11:45

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

08:45-13:40

2 stops20h 55m

£698

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Wed 20/5

06:05-21:49

2 stops23h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

07:00-17:30

2 stops26h 30m

£728

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BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Mon 18/5

18:50-16:25

1 stop29h 35m

£489

Fastest single journey

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

18:50-16:15

1 stop29h 25m

£531

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

19:55-17:40

2 stops29h 45m

£859

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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 £419). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

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

1,491 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

Good

1,491 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,491 reviews

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Reviews

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

685 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,491 reviews

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Reviews

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

1,499 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,491 reviews

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Reviews

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

7,896 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,491 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

7,859 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,491 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 £554, 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 (£410), KLM (£483), and British Airways (£492) 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.
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 £419). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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£410	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£483	Average£621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£492	Average£595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£492	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£493	Average£598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£499	Average£707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£519	Average£672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£520	Average£644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	Cheapest£562	Average£674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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