Cheap flights from Bristol to San Francisco from £492

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BRS — SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Bristol to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bristol (BRS) 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£492

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£541
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/10-16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Bristol to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£136 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Bristol to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bristol to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 9/1006:15BRS - SFO
1 stop13h 30mDelta
Thu 16/1013:45SFO - BRS
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/9£492
Mon 27/1017:35BRS - SFO
1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 3/1113:55SFO - BRS
1 stop34h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9£510
Mon 27/1017:35BRS - SFO
1 stop26h 15mKLM
Mon 3/1115:40SFO - BRS
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Deal found 12/9£511
Mon 27/1006:00BRS - SFO
2 stops16h 59mDelta
Mon 3/1106:00SFO - BRS
2 stops23h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/9£537
Sun 26/1017:35BRS - SFO
1 stop26h 15mKLM
Sun 2/1113:55SFO - BRS
1 stop19h 00mKLM
Deal found 10/9£574
Sat 11/1006:15BRS - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1005:55SFO - BRS
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£581
Sat 11/1012:25BRS - SFO
2 stops19h 10mAer Lingus
Sat 18/1017:40SFO - BRS
1 stop14h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/9£629
Mon 27/1017:35BRS - SFO
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1116:35SFO - BRS
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9£665
Sun 26/1021:15BRS - SFO
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1108:25SFO - BRS
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£697

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Fly from

Bristol

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Thu 9/10

06:15-11:45

1 stop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

13:45-17:00

2 stops19h 15m

£492

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Fri 6/3

13:40-11:50

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

09:00-08:25

2 stops16h 25m

£498

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Mon 27/10

17:35-12:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

13:55-08:25

1 stop34h 30m

£510

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Mon 27/10

17:35-12:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

15:40-16:55

2 stops17h 15m

£511

BristolSan Francisco

BRS - SFO

BRSSFO

Bristol

Fri 6/3

06:00-11:50

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

09:00-08:25

2 stops16h 25m

£528

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bristol to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Bristol to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 BRS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Bristol 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 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bristol to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bristol to San Francisco, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Bristol to San Francisco?

    For as low as £492, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Bristol in 13h 30m. There are 5286 mi between Bristol and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £424. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £473 and £544, respectively. You may be able to fly from Bristol to San Francisco for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bristol to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bristol to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bristol to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bristol to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bristol to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bristol 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 Bristol to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bristol to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Bristol to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 4 airlines flying from Bristol to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Bristol 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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£424Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£473Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£544Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£699Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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