Flights from San Francisco to Bristol
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dublin
- 14h 15m
- two tickets, via Paris
- $432
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,283 mi (8,502 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
14h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $843
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
14h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,387
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 Bristol: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Bristol
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $432
Via Zurich
Switzerland
16h 5m
with the connection
Via Munich
Germany
16h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,886
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 Bristol
San Francisco to London
London: 106 mi (170 km) from Bristol, flight 10h 30m
from $341
San Francisco to Dublin
Dublin: 203 mi (326 km) from Bristol, flight 10h 10m
from $445
San Francisco to Paris
Paris: 283 mi (455 km) from Bristol, flight 10h 50m
from $292
San Francisco to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 325 mi (523 km) from Bristol, flight 10h 30m
from $390
San Francisco to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 497 mi (800 km) from Bristol, flight 11h 5m
from $755
San Francisco to Zurich
Zurich: 574 mi (924 km) from Bristol, flight 11h 10m
To Bristol from cities closest to San Francisco
Glasgow to Bristol
Glasgow: 5,022 mi (8,082 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 10m
from $35
Belfast to Bristol
Belfast: 5,032 mi (8,099 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 10m
from $20
Edinburgh to Bristol
Edinburgh: 5,048 mi (8,124 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 15m
from $49
Dublin to Bristol
Dublin: 5,081 mi (8,177 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 5m
from $18
Newcastle to Bristol
Newcastle: 5,139 mi (8,270 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 5m
Guernsey to Bristol
Guernsey: 5,382 mi (8,662 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bristol?
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 Bristol?
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 Bristol with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $432. 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 Bristol?
Dublin (14h 15m total), Amsterdam (14h 50m total), Paris (15h 10m total), Zurich (16h 5m total) and Munich (16h 25m total).
How far is Bristol from San Francisco?
5,283 mi (8,502 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.