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

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £682.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Bristol to San Francisco?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Bristol to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Bristol to San Francisco?

For as low as £609, Aer Lingus can have you in San Francisco from Bristol in 15h 25m. There are 5286 mi between Bristol and San Francisco.

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 £408. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £494 and £519, respectively. You may be able to fly from Bristol to San Francisco for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 Bristol to San Francisco?

Consider KLM, Virgin Atlantic or Aer Lingus when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Bristol to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BRS to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bristol to San Francisco as you normally would.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Bristol to San Francisco flights typically cost between £810 and £499 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £574 on Multiple Airlines (17 May-24 May).

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Sun 17/505:55

BRS

SFO

1 stop18h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 24/517:40

SFO

BRS

1 stop17h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4£574

Thu 4/608:25

BRS

SFO

1 stop15h 25m

Aer Lingus

Thu 11/617:35

SFO

BRS

1 stop14h 25m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 20/4£609

Thu 4/608:55

BRS

SFO

2 stops21h 44m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/617:35

SFO

BRS

1 stop12h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4£700

Mon 8/608:55

BRS

SFO

1 stop14h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 15/617:35

SFO

BRS

1 stop12h 30m

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Deal found 24/4£701

Sat 6/607:45

BRS

SFO

1 stop16h 10m

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Sat 13/617:40

SFO

BRS

1 stop12h 50m

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Deal found 23/4£730

Wed 3/608:25

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SFO

1 stop15h 30m

British Airways

Wed 10/617:40

SFO

BRS

1 stop12h 45m

British Airways

Deal found 19/4£770

Mon 22/620:20

BRS

SFO

2 stops52h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 29/617:35

SFO

BRS

1 stop21h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4£778

Wed 3/608:25

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SFO

1 stop15h 30m

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Wed 10/607:44

SFO

BRS

2 stops24h 16m

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Deal found 19/4£787

Mon 8/612:25

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SFO

2 stops17h 41m

Aer Lingus

Mon 15/606:01

SFO

BRS

2 stops24h 24m

Aer Lingus

Deal found 24/4£791

Fri 5/609:20

BRS

SFO

3 stops45h 46m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/606:00

SFO

BRS

2 stops32h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/4£794

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Round-trip from	£574
One-way from	£277
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£794

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Thu 4/6

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Thu 11/6

17:35-16:00

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Mon 22/6

20:20-16:40

2 stops52h 20m

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17:35-23:05

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£778

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Thu 11/6

06:00-22:55

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£785

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Wed 10/6

07:44-16:00

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£787

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Wed 3/6

08:25-00:09

2 stops23h 44m

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Wed 10/6

07:44-14:25

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Thu 3/9

14:55-15:50

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

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17:35-14:25

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£808

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Mon 8/6

17:35-17:05

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£813

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2 stops52h 20m

£277

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20:25-01:28

2 stops37h 03m

£548

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20:25-01:28

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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 £408). Flying from Bristol to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £922). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,508 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

7.8

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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

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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687 reviews

KLM

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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

Aer Lingus

7.3

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1,528 reviews

KLM

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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 Bristol to San Francisco?
For as low as £609, Aer Lingus can have you in San Francisco from Bristol in 15h 25m. There are 5286 mi between Bristol and San Francisco.
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 £408. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £494 and £519, respectively. You may be able to fly from Bristol to San Francisco for 38% 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 £408). Flying from Bristol to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £922). 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£408	Average£584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£494	Average£621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£519	Average£708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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