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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport from £297

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£466

One-way from

£297

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£533

Good round-trip deal

£513 or less

Good one-way deal

£308 or less
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 6/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
4/4
  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£119 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Mon 7/408:05SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mIberia
Tue 15/410:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Deal found 19/3£463
Sun 19/1019:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/1019:30LHR - SFO
1 stop30h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/3£465
Sun 6/416:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 22/406:15LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/3£468
Sun 6/407:00SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/408:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£471
Sun 6/407:00SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 20mAir Canada
Tue 22/414:05LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 21/3£474
Wed 19/1117:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 28/1111:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/3£484
Sun 6/419:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mFinnair
Tue 22/410:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Deal found 21/3£485
Mon 24/318:20SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 30mAer Lingus
Wed 2/408:50LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/3£489
Wed 23/419:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/412:10LHR - SFO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/3£492
Tue 30/912:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Tue 14/1016:25LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
Deal found 19/3£498
Thu 11/1219:25SFO - LHR
1 stop33h 35mSWISS
Tue 16/1206:00LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Deal found 21/3£529
Tue 13/513:45SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 05mKLM
Wed 28/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Deal found 20/3£531

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San Francisco

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

19:30-13:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

14:15-17:15

Nonstop11h 00m

£466

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

11:40-06:35

1 stop34h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

08:40-16:10

1 stop15h 30m

£467

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

06:10-10:00

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

06:15-12:50

1 stop14h 35m

£473

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

07:00-13:20

1 stop22h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

14:05-21:45

1 stop15h 40m

£474

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

19:40-17:40

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/4

06:40-16:30

1 stop17h 50m

£475

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

07:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

£482

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

19:30-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

20:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

£484

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

19:30-13:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

14:15-17:15

Nonstop11h 00m

£485

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

12:20-15:25

Nonstop11h 05m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

06:10-10:00

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

06:15-18:15

1 stop20h 00m

£492

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to London, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

    For a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 32 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 10 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £466, Iberia will fly you from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Iberia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £473 and £475, respectively. Users have found that Iberia is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £302. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £303 while deals on JetBlue start at £305 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Consider United Airlines (86%), Iberia (86%) or American Airlines (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £2,037 for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £290 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £428.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Heathrow

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£379Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£406Average£422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£438Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£444Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£447Average£555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£451Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£459Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£472Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£500Average£735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest£530Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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