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 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 £561.

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: 13h 41m.

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% 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 £524, Virgin Atlantic can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 21h 51m. 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, Virgin Atlantic (£323), Scandinavian Airlines (£427), and United Airlines (£465) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 52% 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 British Airways 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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Sat 7/11

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BHX Birmingham - SFO San Francisco

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Wed 14/10

05:55-19:42

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The best time to book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco is 79 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 £515). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to San Francisco flights typically cost between £550 and £616 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £453 on Aer Lingus (22 Oct–28 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines,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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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

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694 reviews

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7.4

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10.0

Excellent

Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

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7.4

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Lufthansa

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10.0

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

British Airways

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Robert,Jul 2026

CPH - SFO

First rate expereince.! We've never flown SAS before but will defintely fly it again.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
For as low as £524, Virgin Atlantic can have you in San Francisco from Birmingham in 21h 51m. 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, Virgin Atlantic (£323), Scandinavian Airlines (£427), and United Airlines (£465) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to San Francisco. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 52% 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 £515). Flying from Birmingham to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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 8 airlines flying from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£323	Average£592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£427	Average£545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£465	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£478	Average£646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	Cheapest£484	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£488	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£524	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
Air France	Cheapest£544	Average£720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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The best time to book flights from Birmingham to San Francisco is 79 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.

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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 £550 and £616 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £453 on Aer Lingus (22 Oct–28 Oct).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% 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 £561.

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: 13h 41m.

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.

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Birmingham to San Francisco flights typically cost between £550 and £616 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £453 on Aer Lingus (22 Oct–28 Oct).