What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 29 daily flights from 18 different airlines.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £44, while return flights cost around £50.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £159, however they can be found for as little as £50.

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

Does San Francisco have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

£368+ Cheap Flights to San Francisco, California

Flights to San Francisco in 2025

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
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Fri 26/1206:00LHR - SFO

1 stop18h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 9/119:10SFO - LHR

1 stop19h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/12£478

Sat 27/1210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1219:25SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£482

Sat 27/1210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mBrussels Airlines

Wed 31/1208:25SFO - LHR

1 stop13h 30mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 21/12£485

Fri 26/1211:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Sat 10/117:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/12£487

Thu 25/1219:55LHR - SFO

1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat 10/116:35SFO - LHR

1 stop18h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 22/12£487

Sat 27/1213:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mAustrian Airlines

Thu 1/108:20SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 20mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 21/12£489

Fri 26/1213:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mAustrian Airlines

Thu 1/108:20SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 20mAustrian Airlines

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Sat 27/1210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Sun 4/112:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

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Fri 26/1206:00LHR - SFO

1 stop18h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat 10/116:35SFO - LHR

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Thu 25/1216:30LHR - SFO

1 stop31h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 23/119:10SFO - LHR

1 stop15h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

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Thu 25/1206:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 8/116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines

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Tue 23/1213:40LHR - SFO

1 stop32h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 31/1216:35SFO - LHR

1 stop34h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/12£502

Best flights to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Tue 2/610:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/609:15SFO - LHR

1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 13/419:50LHR - SFO

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Sun 19/416:45SFO - LHR

1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines

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Mon 2/216:35SFO - LGW

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Wed 1/414:20LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 15/410:41SFO - LHR

1 stop12h 39mBritish Airways

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Wed 4/214:25LHR - SFO

2 stops34h 05mSWISS

Tue 10/219:25SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

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Tue 19/506:30LHR - SFO

1 stop13h 15mDelta

Wed 3/617:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mDelta

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Thu 29/109:00LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/318:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines

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1 stop33h 03mAir Transat

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1 stop36h 00mAir Transat

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Wed 4/217:50LCY - SFO

1 stop26h 00mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops17h 30mVirgin Atlantic

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Fri 13/316:45LCY - SFO

1 stop28h 20mITA Airways

Mon 16/316:05SFO - LCY

1 stop17h 05mITA Airways

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1 stop19h 55mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop14h 25mSWISS

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Sat 14/206:00LTN - SFO

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/217:20SFO - LTN

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Mon 23/216:40SFO - LHR

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Thu 5/213:45SFO - LGW

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Tue 17/209:20LCY - SFO

2 stops22h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 1/413:45SFO - LCY

1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops28h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 10/420:20SFO - LGW

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1 stop15h 15mSWISS

Mon 2/219:25SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 40mSWISS

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Fri 6/211:40LGW - SFO

1 stop33h 05mAir Transat

Tue 10/213:45SFO - LGW

1 stop36h 00mAir Transat

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Thu 12/205:55STN - SFO

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/216:40SFO - STN

3 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 11/320:05LCY - SFO

2 stops26h 58mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 17/306:25SFO - LCY

2 stops18h 45mVirgin Atlantic

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Wed 4/209:35LGW - SFO

2 stops62h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 9/216:35SFO - LGW

1 stop15h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

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Sun 11/111:40LGW - SFO

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1 stop36h 00mAir Transat

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Mon 19/119:30LHR - SFO

2 stops53h 00mSWISS

Mon 2/219:25SFO - LHR

2 stops18h 00mSWISS

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Thu 5/220:05LCY - SFO

1 stop23h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 12/213:55SFO - LCY

1 stop21h 40mVirgin Atlantic

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3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/210:15SFO - SEN

3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop33h 05mAir Transat

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1 stop36h 00mAir Transat

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2 stops31h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 20/12£518

Direct flights to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Sat 23/510:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 28/516:35SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/12£474

Mon 23/311:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 13/416:35SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/12£477

Tue 16/610:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 05mAmerican Airlines

Wed 24/616:35SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12£481

Thu 14/518:30LHR - SFO

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Sat 30/517:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 21/12£487

Wed 20/512:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 31/517:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 21/12£488

Sat 23/510:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Sat 30/516:35SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/12£490

Fri 29/510:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 12/616:35SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/12£493

Mon 30/312:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mKLM

Wed 8/417:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mKLM

Deal found 20/12£495

Fri 13/313:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Sat 11/419:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12£501

Tue 2/618:30LHR - SFO

Nonstop10h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 17/617:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/12£502

Sat 14/311:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mDelta

Fri 20/317:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mDelta

Deal found 20/12£504

Wed 28/115:25LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 13/318:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/12£508

Last-minute flights to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals to San Francisco. Data last updated 22 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 27/1213:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/112:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£482

Wed 7/117:00LHR - SFO

1 stop24h 44mBritish Airways

Sun 11/108:00SFO - LHR

1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/12£480

Thu 8/107:15LCY - SFO

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Fri 16/123:13SFO - LCY

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Deal found 20/12£481

Sun 11/107:45LHR - SFO

1 stop33h 55mJetBlue

Sat 17/120:29SFO - LHR

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Deal found 21/12£476

Mon 12/108:30STN - SFO

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/117:20SFO - STN

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£472

Tue 13/119:50LHR - SFO

2 stops50h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 16/116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 21/12£474

Mon 19/120:25LHR - SFO

1 stop23h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 2/205:45SFO - LHR

2 stops17h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 20/12£478

Mon 19/107:00LHR - SFO

2 stops17h 30mSWISS

Mon 2/219:25SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£478

Fri 23/121:25LGW - SFO

2 stops25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 30/119:10SFO - LGW

2 stops29h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 21/12£473

Sun 25/119:50LHR - SFO

2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 30/116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 22/12£481

Fri 30/109:20LCY - SFO

1 stop15h 10mSWISS

Thu 12/320:25SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 40mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£472

Fri 30/118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Thu 12/320:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£478

One-way flights to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 December 2025.

Wed 28/114:50LHR - SFO

3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12£368

Sun 11/109:50LGW - SFO

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12£368

Mon 4/506:30STN - SFO

3 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£368

Mon 2/207:15SEN - SFO

3 stops35h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£368

Fri 30/107:00LTN - SFO

3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12£368

Wed 25/307:00LHR - SFO

2 stops17h 30mSWISS

Deal found 22/12£368

Sun 14/612:40STN - SFO

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£368

Mon 13/416:00SEN - SFO

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12£368

Sun 25/114:50LHR - SFO

2 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12£369

Fri 16/113:00LGW - SFO

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12£369

Tue 19/507:25LHR - SFO

2 stops16h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 20/12£370

Wed 25/309:20LCY - SFO

1 stop15h 10mSWISS

Deal found 21/12£370

Find flight deals to San Francisco

Return from	£472
One-way from	£368
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£620
Good round-trip deal	£566 or less
Good one-way deal	£540 or less

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25h 47m total
London to San Francisco

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29h 30m total
London to San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

09:15-06:50

1 stop13h 35m

£474

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 13/4

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

16:45-17:40

1 stop16h 55m

£477

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

16:40-14:45

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

16:35-15:45

1 stop15h 10m

£488

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 1/4

14:20-17:30

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

10:41-07:20

1 stop12h 39m

£489

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

14:25-16:30

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£491

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

09:35-16:05

2 stops62h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£491

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£495

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

£495

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

£496

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

17:25-17:30

2 stops31h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£497

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco takes 15 hours 2 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from London to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Delta, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

675 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,102 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,643 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,602 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,431 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

San Francisco airport overview

San Francisco International Airport is located 21km (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-storey Domestic Parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?
For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 29 daily flights from 18 different airlines.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £44, while return flights cost around £50.
How much is a return flight to San Francisco?
A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £159, however they can be found for as little as £50.
Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).
Does San Francisco have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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Flights to San Francisco in 2025

Cheapest flights to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

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Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 22 December 2025.

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.