San Francisco to Prestwick, South Ayrshire (SFO–PIK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,038 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 15m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 12h 35m AAACAY → AF Chicago (ORD) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
BCN Barcelona 33h 2m UA → FR Barcelona (BCN) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
PEK Beijing 36h 1m CAUA → CA Beijing (PEK) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 44h 5m CZ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Prestwick, South Ayrshire flights
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San Francisco to Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,038 mi 9h 51m nonstop +8h ahead

SFO–PIK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PIK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
ORD ~12h 35m BCN ~33h 2m PEK ~36h 1m CAN ~44h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
293
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 → PIK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PIK → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PIK: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
Distance & Flight Time
5,038 mi / 8,107 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 51m gate to gate.
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–PIK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Prestwick, South Ayrshire route.
Route details
Distance5,038 mi / 8,107 km
Flight time9h 51m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PIK
Full nameGlasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA / ICAOPIK / EGPK
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation65 ft / 20 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PIK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport take about 9h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 5,038 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Beijing Capital.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PIK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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.

Flights from SFO to PIK

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PIK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PIK is about 9 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,038 miles (8,107 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.