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

SFO Airport Page →
5,354 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 38m EI → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 13h 35m ACAYBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 13h 50m SK → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 14h 36m EIIB → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 40m KLUA → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 17h 5m UA → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 20m AFKLLX → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 19h 20m B6TP → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
IST Istanbul 19h 28m 6EPKTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to London, Essex flights
DOH Doha 26h 43m QRWBWY → QR Doha (DOH) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,354 mi 8h 50m nonstop +8h ahead

SFO–STN had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,354 miles in 8h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SFO–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 56% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
DUB ~12h 38m LHR ~13h 35m CPH ~13h 50m MAD ~14h 36m AMS ~15h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,967
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
STN → SFO
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 8h 50m 9h 44m
Departure OTP 56% –
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
+8h
London, Essex is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
5,354 mi / 8,615 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m 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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance5,354 mi / 8,615 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
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 about 8h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 5,354 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SFO to STN. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, London Heathrow and Copenhagen Kastrup.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN 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.
London, Essex is 8 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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SFO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to STN is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,354 miles (8,615 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, London Heathrow and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).