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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to California by plane or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLHR - SFO
    13h 51m
    $283–1,017

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLGW - LAX
    15h 34m
    $281–786

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLHR - SAN
    13h 54m
    $375–1,409

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLHR - LAX
    14h 37m
    $303–964

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeLHR - SMF
    15h 45m
    $605–1,708

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeLHR - LGB
    16h 8m
    $355–1,306

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and California, USA?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours.

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