How to get from Birmingham to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 15h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich. Two tickets from $491.

Flights from Birmingham to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
15h 15m
two tickets, via Paris
$491
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,253 mi (8,454 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 15m
with the connection
Birmingham to Amsterdam flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $839
Via Dublin
Ireland
15h 15m
with the connection
Birmingham to Dublin flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to San Francisco flight 11h 5m
Via Paris
France
15h 50m
with the connection
Birmingham to Paris flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle. Departure to San Francisco: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $491
Via Frankfurt
Germany
16h 5m
with the connection
Birmingham to Frankfurt flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to San Francisco flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,470
Via Munich
Germany
16h 43m
with the connection
Birmingham to Munich flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to San Francisco flight 11h 48m
two ticketsfrom $1,919

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Birmingham to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Birmingham to San Francisco?
Via Amsterdam: 1h 15m to the connection, 11h after it, about 15h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Birmingham to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $491. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Birmingham and San Francisco?
Amsterdam (15h 15m total), Dublin (15h 15m total), Paris (15h 50m total), Frankfurt (16h 5m total) and Munich (16h 43m total).
How far is San Francisco from Birmingham?
5,253 mi (8,454 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.