Flights from San Francisco to Glasgow
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dublin
- 14h 10m
- two tickets, via New York
- $465
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,022 mi (8,082 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
14h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $842
Via Toronto
Canada
14h 44m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
14h 55m
with the connection
San Francisco to London
flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Glasgow: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Glasgow
flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $540
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,414
Via New York
15h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York
flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Glasgow: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Glasgow
flight 6h 55m
two ticketsfrom $465
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 Glasgow
San Francisco to Dublin
Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 10m
from $445
San Francisco to London
London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 30m
from $341
San Francisco to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 30m
from $390
San Francisco to Paris
Paris: 558 mi (898 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 50m
from $292
San Francisco to Copenhagen
Copenhagen: 652 mi (1,050 km) from Glasgow, flight 10h 30m
from $602
San Francisco to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 11h 5m
from $755
To Glasgow from cities closest to San Francisco
Toronto to Glasgow
Toronto: 2,264 mi (3,644 km) from San Francisco, flight 6h 45m
New York to Glasgow
New York: 2,566 mi (4,129 km) from San Francisco, flight 6h 55m
from $338
Reykjavik to Glasgow
Reykjavik: 4,197 mi (6,755 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 18m
Islay to Glasgow
Islay: 4,973 mi (8,003 km) from San Francisco, flight 40m
Derry to Glasgow
Derry: 4,973 mi (8,004 km) from San Francisco, flight 50m
from $215
Belfast to Glasgow
Belfast: 5,032 mi (8,099 km) from San Francisco, flight 45m
from $32
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
Via Dublin: 10h 10m to the connection, 1h after it, about 14h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $465. 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 Glasgow?
Dublin (14h 10m total), Toronto (14h 44m total), London (14h 55m total), Amsterdam (15h total) and New York (15h 30m total).
How far is Glasgow from San Francisco?
5,022 mi (8,082 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.