San Francisco to London, Essex (SFO–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 5,354 mi 7h 44m nonstop +7h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and STN, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
MDW ~9h 26m KEF ~11h 19m BED ~11h 25m SJC ~11h 42m TEB ~11h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,519
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 → STN
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
STN → SFO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SFO→STN SJC→STN
Distance from SFO – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 7h 44m 9h 42m
Departure OTP 81% –
San Jose (SJC) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
London, Essex is 7 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
5,354 mi / 8,615 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 44m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance5,354 mi / 8,615 km
Flight time7h 44m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 7h 44m. The route covers 5,354 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to STN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, KEF, BED, SJC, TEB, CVG, OSL, YYZ, EWR, MLA, VIE, BCN, FCO, LIS, DUB, LHR, AMS, CDG, CPH, DOH, DXB and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 7 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from STN to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 STN

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to STN ranges from 7 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,354 miles (8,615 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).