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 £526.

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

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?

For as low as £519, British Airways can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 15h 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 (£434), British Airways (£492), and Lufthansa (£493) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 35% 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, British Airways 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.

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 £668 and £930 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £490 on British Airways (9 Sept-30 Sept).

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BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 45m

British Airways

Wed 30/917:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop18h 15m

British Airways

Deal found 20/6£490

Thu 24/908:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 40m

British Airways

Fri 9/1017:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop16h 35m

British Airways

Deal found 22/6£491

Sat 24/1018:40

BHX

SFO

1 stop29h 55m

British Airways

Tue 10/1117:20

SFO

BHX

1 stop16h 45m

British Airways

Deal found 22/6£496

Wed 2/908:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 45m

British Airways

Sat 12/917:40

SFO

BHX

1 stop30h 00m

British Airways

Deal found 20/6£499

Sun 13/918:40

BHX

SFO

1 stop29h 10m

British Airways

Thu 24/917:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop17h 30m

British Airways

Deal found 21/6£501

Wed 9/1220:50

BHX

SFO

1 stop22h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/115:10

SFO

BHX

1 stop22h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/6£510

Sun 13/1208:35

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 23/119:25

SFO

BHX

1 stop14h 35m

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Deal found 20/6£517

Fri 4/908:10

BHX

SFO

1 stop15h 40m

British Airways

Fri 18/917:35

SFO

BHX

1 stop16h 35m

British Airways

Deal found 21/6£519

Fri 23/1017:40

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SFO

1 stop26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/1115:10

SFO

BHX

1 stop22h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6£523

Wed 2/905:55

BHX

SFO

1 stop13h 50m

Delta

Sat 12/914:15

SFO

BHX

2 stops19h 35m

Delta

Deal found 20/6£525

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Round-trip from	£490
One-way from	£434
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£723

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Fri 4/9

08:10-15:50

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17:35-18:10

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05:55-17:18

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05:55-11:45

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BHX - SFO

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05:55-11:45

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San Francisco

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10:31-09:45

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11:05-12:50

2 stops18h 45m

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05:55-11:45

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San Francisco

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£554

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05:55-21:18

2 stops23h 23m

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BHX - SFO

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£434

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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 54 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 £523). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £935). 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.

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7.8

Good

1,530 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7.8

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7.8

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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690 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,530 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Aer Lingus

7.3

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KLM

7.8

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1,530 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

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KLM

7.8

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6.7

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8,064 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,530 reviews

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
For as low as £519, British Airways can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 15h 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 (£434), British Airways (£492), and Lufthansa (£493) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 35% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco (average of £523). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £935). 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£434	Average£545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£492	Average£652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£493	Average£656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£499	Average£797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£503	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£505	Average£608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£535	Average£686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air France	Cheapest£553	Average£783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£589	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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