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Aceitar cookies e fechar esta mensagem.Welcome to San Francisco
Horas de voo desde Londres
10hrs 55mins
Cheapest return flight
Distância de Londres
5.351 milhas
San Francisco has always been a place to inspire travel, and has been immortalised many times in film, song, and literature. Whether you’re planning an epic road trip down the Californian coast, want to ride the cable cars halfway to the stars, or get a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge, we’ve got flights to San Francisco whatever your travel plans.
We fly to both San Francisco and Oakland airports giving you even more choice. Looking for easy access to the city? Try Oakland. Heading to Napa Valley? Book flights to San Francisco. When you book with us, you can expect great service every step of your journey. Our teams are always on hand to make sure you have a smooth and pleasant holiday to San Francisco.
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With two direct daily flights to San Francisco from London Heathrow, and up to four weekly flights between London Gatwick and Oakland, you can choose flights to suit you and your travel plans. Whatever shape your 2018 trip is taking, from an extended road trip to a whistle-stop city break, we have flights to San Francisco for everyone.
For inspiration on what to do when you arrive, make sure you check out our San Francisco travel guides, which are packed with expert tips from on-the-ground locals and award-winning travel writers.
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San Francisco is a very popular destination with more than 18 million tourists visiting annually. The summer months of June, July and August are particularly popular times for tourism in San Francisco, so airfares can be higher. To find our cheapest flights to San Francisco, use our lowest fare finder.
The flight takes just over ten and a half hours. British Airways operates two direct flights to San Francisco a day: fly from London Heathrow to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Alternatively, why not fly to Oakland? We operate up to four direct flights a week from London Gatwick to Oakland (OAK) – and you’ll find it allows you to get into San Francisco quicker.
San Francisco International Airport is situated 12 miles south of the Downtown area of the city. Hiring a car is an easy way to get around this city and to and from the airport, and gives you the freedom to take day trips to the coast or road trips.
There are several taxi ranks at the airport, and the cost to San Francisco is between $50-$70 (don’t forget there may be an airport surcharge on taxis). Take the hassle out of your airport transfer by pre-booking a Shuttle Transfer with us, simply choose the best option for you when you make you flights or holiday reservation. The cost is around $17 and the time they take to reach your destination will depend on the number of passengers.
A no-reservation-required bus, the SAM Trans, costs just $2-$5 and runs from the airport to various destinations en route to Downtown. Or prebook the BART bus on its website, it departs from outside the International Terminal and costs from just $8.40 for a trip into the city.
Where is Oakland in relation to San Francisco?
Oakland is just across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco – it is around 30 minutes by car and 40 minutes on the BART line train to Downtown San Francisco. Jump on the BART train from Oakland Airport to the Oakland Coliseum and then change to the Downtown SF train to get into the heart of the action.
For more tips and advice on travelling in and around San Francisco, check out our travel guide.
Se vai viajar com um passaporte inglês não é necessário obter um visto, mas é preciso preencher um formulário de inscriçãoESTA , com pelo menos 72 horas antes do dia da viagem. A taxa de registo é de $14 e, após ser aprovado, o seu formulário ESTA é válido para várias viagens durante dois anos ou até à data de validade do seu passaporte.
Which cabins can I book when I fly to San Francisco?
Our economy cabins are great value for those looking for cheap flights to San Francisco. You can select your seats in advance for an extra fee – the quieter seats are towards the front of the plane, while those directly above the wings reduce the intensity of turbulence. Alternatively, free seat selection is available 24 hours in advance when online check-in opens*.
Premium economy gives you more legroom and a smaller, more private cabin.
Our business and first class cabins have fully flat beds for total comfort.
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*Free seat selection 24 hours in advance is not available if you are travelling on a hand baggage only (Basic) fare.
Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. There is an additional baggage allowances for those travelling in premium economy (two 23kg bags), business class (two bags at 32kg each) and first class (three bags at 32kg each). If you have any additional baggage requirements, read our baggage guide to find out more.
These hints and tips will have you feeling like a San Francisco local in no time
Tipping is customary in the USA. Bar tenders, hotel staff and doormen usually expect $1-$2, while an additional 15-20 per cent should be added to restaurant bills and cab rides.
Hire a car or take cabs (there are several taxi apps and pre-book cab companies including Green Cab and the Yellow Cab company). There are also buses and trains run by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport).
Walk San Francisco’s most crooked road, Lombard Street, stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 or catch a free concert in Golden Gate Park, every Sunday, April to October.
Discover more free things to do in San FranciscoSample artisan goodiesin the iconicFerry Building marketplace
