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LH8856 Flight Status Lufthansa: New York to San Francisco (DLH8856)

LH 8856 New York to San Francisco Flight Status

Lufthansa Flight LH8856 from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR to San Francisco International Airport SFO is not scheduled for today September 11th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 2nd, 2026.
Check the table below for LH8856's most recent flight history:

LH 8856 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 02 02:44 04:50
En-Route
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Jul 01 10:10 04:52
Delayed >3h
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Lufthansa LH 8856 New York to San Francisco Flight Information

Lufthansa Flight LH8856 connects New York, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

How long is the LH8856 flight from New York to San Francisco?

The average flight time from New York to San Francisco is 5 hours and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 4118 km / 2559 miles and the average flight speed is 805 km/h / 500 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Lufthansa Flight LH8856 New York to San Francisco?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Lufthansa Flight LH8856 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight LH8856 arriving at?

Flight LH8856 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 1.

When was the latest LH8856 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 04:50.

How else can the flight LH8856 be referenced as?

This Lufthansa flight can also be referenced as DLH8856, LH 8856, DLH 8856.

How often is flight LH8856 delayed?

On average, 50% of all LH8856 flights are delayed. The average delay is 13 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LH8856 flight or baggage issues?

If your LH8856 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our LH8856 Flight Tracker above for more details.

LH8856 and New York EWR to San Francisco SFO Flights

Other flights departing from New York EWR: B61203, DL8839, B6927, UA673

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: B6333, UA673, UA673, UA1205

All flights connecting New York EWR to San Francisco SFO.

LH8856 Lufthansa Flight: New York to San Francisco Route Map

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