Flights from San Francisco to Birmingham
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dublin
- 14h 15m
- two tickets, via Paris
- $392
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,253 mi (8,454 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
14h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $843
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam
flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Birmingham
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,382
Via Paris
France
15h 10m
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris
flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Birmingham: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Birmingham
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $392
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 40m
with the connection
San Francisco to Frankfurt
flight 11h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Birmingham
flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,976
Via Zurich
Switzerland
16h
with the connection
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Birmingham
San Francisco to London
London: 101 mi (162 km) from Birmingham, flight 10h 30m
from $341
San Francisco to Dublin
Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Birmingham, flight 10h 10m
from $445
San Francisco to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 286 mi (460 km) from Birmingham, flight 10h 30m
from $390
San Francisco to Paris
Paris: 312 mi (502 km) from Birmingham, flight 10h 50m
from $292
San Francisco to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 482 mi (776 km) from Birmingham, flight 11h 5m
from $755
San Francisco to Zurich
Zurich: 583 mi (938 km) from Birmingham, flight 11h 10m
To Birmingham from cities closest to San Francisco
Aberdeen to Birmingham
Aberdeen: 5,020 mi (8,079 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 20m
from $118
Glasgow to Birmingham
Glasgow: 5,022 mi (8,082 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 10m
from $30
Belfast to Birmingham
Belfast: 5,032 mi (8,099 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 5m
from $26
Edinburgh to Birmingham
Edinburgh: 5,048 mi (8,124 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 10m
from $42
Cork to Birmingham
Cork: 5,078 mi (8,172 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 15m
Dublin to Birmingham
Dublin: 5,081 mi (8,177 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 5m
from $18
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Birmingham?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Birmingham?
Via Dublin: 10h 10m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 14h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Birmingham with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $392. 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 San Francisco and Birmingham?
Dublin (14h 15m total), Amsterdam (14h 50m total), Paris (15h 10m total), Frankfurt (15h 40m total) and Zurich (16h total).
How far is Birmingham from San Francisco?
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.