London to San Diego (LHR–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 5,473 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 7 | 77W | 11h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 772 | 11h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 777 | 11h20 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 7 | 777 | 11h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LHR: GMT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 11:00 AM in San Diego.
British passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, the only official site. Most approvals come within minutes, but apply at least 72 hours before travel. The 90-day stay cannot be extended under the VWP.
Passport must be an electronic/biometric passport (all UK passports issued since 2006 qualify). You need proof of onward travel out of the US within 90 days. CBP officers at the port of entry make the final admission decision and can ask about trip purpose, accommodation, and ties to the UK. Automated passport control (APC) kiosks and Global Entry (for pre-approved travelers) speed up arrival processing. Anyone with certain criminal convictions, prior visa denials, or dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen may be ineligible for the VWP and need a B-1/B-2 visa ($185) from the US Embassy in London.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to New York (JFK) run about 7 hours 30 minutes westbound. Multiple US destinations have direct service from London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The 90-day VWP clock does not reset by visiting Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean and returning to the US; the original 90 days continues to count down. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. US Customs allows $800 worth of goods duty-free per person.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to SAN
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to SAN ranges from 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,473 miles (8,807 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.