San Francisco to Birmingham, West Midlands (SFO–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SFO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SFO and BHX. Nearest airports to SFO with scheduled service: San Carlos Airport (SQL, 10 mi) · San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK, 11 mi) · Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 30 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 12h 9m EI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 28m KLUA → 6EBTG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 40m AFKLLX → AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 58m DELHNZ → LHLONH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 10m LXUA → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 54m UA → FRIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FCO Rome 15h 26m AZEYUA → FRLSU2 Rome (FCO) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
MUC Munich 15h 53m LHNZOS → LHNH Munich (MUC) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
LIS Lisbon 19h 48m B6TP → FRU2 Lisbon (LIS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
IST Istanbul 19h 48m 6EPKTK → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Birmingham, West Midlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and BHX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
DUB ~12h 9m AMS ~13h 28m CDG ~13h 40m CPH ~13h 50m FRA ~13h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,675
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BHX
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
BHX → SFO
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BHX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from BHX to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.