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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport from £256

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£476

One-way from

£256

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£509
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 6/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 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 24 April 2025.

Mon 6/1019:40SFO - LHR
1 stop29h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 14/1019:30LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/4£476
Sun 27/407:00SFO - LHR
2 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Tue 13/509:30LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4£477
Sun 27/417:45SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 10mAer Lingus
Tue 13/509:50LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 23/4£478
Tue 5/814:05SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/810:50LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£481
Sun 27/407:10SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 13/516:25LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/4£482
Sun 27/418:27SJC - LHR
2 stops31h 33mAir Canada
Tue 13/514:05LHR - SJC
2 stops31h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4£486
Tue 23/919:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 2/1010:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4£487
Tue 9/919:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/908:50LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4£488
Sun 27/409:55SJC - LHR
1 stop16h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 13/510:55LHR - SJC
1 stop13h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/4£494
Wed 30/415:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/508:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£494
Sun 27/408:30SJC - LHR
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/514:05LHR - SJC
2 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£496
Sun 27/407:10SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 35mDelta
Tue 13/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Deal found 23/4£496

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

19:40-09:20

1 stop29h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

19:30-16:30

1 stop29h 00m

£476

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

16:15-19:20

Nonstop11h 05m

£478

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

14:05-11:50

1 stop13h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 19/8

10:50-19:00

1 stop16h 10m

£481

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

21:20-15:40

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

£482

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

18:45-22:55

2 stops20h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

19:50-14:35

1 stop26h 45m

£486

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

19:20-13:45

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

£487

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

19:20-13:45

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

08:50-15:55

1 stop15h 05m

£488

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

15:55-10:25

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

08:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

£490

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

08:00-06:25

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

£491

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

16:00-10:25

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

12:10-16:10

1 stop36h 00m

£494

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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 24 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 24 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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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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    £270 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and British Airways, with prices starting from £296 and £299, respectively.

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    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport? While on average our users pay £2,259, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £303. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around £406.

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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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  • 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow

Discover the top 9 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 24 April 2025.
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FinnairCheapest£368Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£395Average£411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£426Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£432Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£435Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£439Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£455Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£459Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£486Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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