San Francisco to Glasgow (SFO–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
LHR London 12h 35m ACAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
EWR Newark 13h 23m ASLHLX → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 30m AFKLLX → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 13h 46m EI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 50m ACNZOS → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 56m KLUA → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 15h LLLXJUA → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 16h 2m AZEYUA → LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
ZRH Zurich 16h 50m LXUA → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow flights
CUN Cancún 21h 53m UA → BY Cancún (CUN) to Glasgow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Glasgow
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
LHR ~12h 35m EWR ~13h 23m CDG ~13h 30m DUB ~13h 46m YYZ ~13h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,140
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 → GLA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
GLA → SFO
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
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
Glasgow is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Glasgow.
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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Glasgow 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: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to GLA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Newark Liberty and Charles de Gaulle.
Glasgow is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from GLA 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 London Heathrow, Newark Liberty and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.