San Francisco to London, Essex (SFO–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 5,354 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 1 | GL7T | 9h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→STN | SJC→STN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 15m | 9h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
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.
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.
SFO–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to STN
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to STN ranges from 9 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,354 miles (8,615 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 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).