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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport from £262

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£262

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£520
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 14/5-21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 32m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 29m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£113 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 April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Tue 8/416:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Tue 15/406:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/4£473
Wed 14/516:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mIberia
Wed 21/516:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 57mIberia
Deal found 2/4£473
Sat 19/419:05SFO - LHR
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/408:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4£476
Sun 6/415:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/408:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£476
Wed 23/419:30SFO - LHR
1 stop28h 25mSWISS
Mon 28/418:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/4£477
Tue 15/419:40SFO - LHR
2 stops17h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 23/407:05LHR - SFO
2 stops17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/4£480
Wed 30/406:00OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Tue 6/506:15LHR - OAK
2 stops18h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/4£483
Tue 22/414:45SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir Canada
Wed 30/409:30LHR - SFO
2 stops18h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 2/4£483
Wed 7/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 12/520:55LHR - OAK
2 stops34h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/4£483
Tue 29/406:00OAK - LHR
2 stops16h 45mAir France
Wed 7/506:15LHR - OAK
2 stops18h 00mAir France
Deal found 2/4£486
Wed 30/420:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Fri 9/511:30LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 45mAir France
Deal found 1/4£486
Sun 27/416:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 7/514:15LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/4£487

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

16:20-10:55

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

16:25-00:22

1 stop15h 57m

£473

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

10:04-09:50

1 stop15h 46m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

06:15-12:50

1 stop14h 35m

£475

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 19/4

19:05-09:40

1 stop30h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

08:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

£476

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

19:30-07:55

1 stop28h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 28/4

18:40-16:10

1 stop29h 30m

£477

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

19:40-21:35

2 stops17h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

07:05-16:30

2 stops17h 25m

£480

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

14:45-13:20

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/4

09:30-20:07

2 stops18h 37m

£483

OaklandLondon

OAK - LHR

OAKLHR

Oakland

Wed 30/4

06:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

06:15-16:23

2 stops18h 08m

£483

OaklandLondon

OAK - LHR

OAKLHR

Oakland

Wed 7/5

06:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

20:55-23:49

2 stops34h 54m

£483

OaklandLondon

OAK - LHR

OAKLHR

Oakland

Tue 29/4

06:00-06:45

2 stops16h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

06:15-16:15

2 stops18h 00m

£486

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

20:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

06:15-12:50

1 stop14h 35m

£486

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3 April 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 3 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to London, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

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

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

    £273 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Atlantic and Delta, with prices starting from £277 and £282, respectively.

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport on time: Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%), SWISS (85%).

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    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport? While on average our users pay £2,451, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £294. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around £388.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Heathrow

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£378Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£405Average£421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£438Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£443Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£446Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£450Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£458Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£471Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£499Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest£530Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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