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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from £218

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LON). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£218

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£564
ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways
  • 4/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • San Francisco to London
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • San Francisco to London
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 29/110:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 55mIberia
Wed 5/211:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mIberia
Deal found 16/1£489
Thu 6/315:05SFO - LCY
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Wed 12/316:40LCY - SFO
1 stop28h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 16/1£490
Sun 2/317:30SFO - STN
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/312:20STN - SFO
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£490
Sun 9/213:30SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1£490
Mon 3/316:40SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 6/315:55LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/1£491
Wed 7/519:40SFO - LHR
1 stop36h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 18/518:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/1£492
Sun 19/110:54SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/112:00LGW - SFO
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£493
Sun 9/214:54SFO - LHR
2 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/215:15LHR - SFO
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£495
Sun 9/217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/208:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1£503
Sun 9/217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Tue 25/215:20LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mFinnair
Deal found 17/1£504
Tue 11/213:40SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 20mKLM
Wed 26/220:25LHR - SFO
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1£505
Wed 19/317:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Wed 2/406:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/1£509

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SFO - LCY

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Tue 4/3

15:05-16:10

1 stop17h 05m

London City

Wed 12/3

16:40-14:05

1 stop28h 25m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

10:40-08:35

1 stop13h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

11:45-15:00

Nonstop11h 15m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

17:30-22:55

2 stops21h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 9/3

12:20-16:40

2 stops35h 20m

£490

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

13:30-11:10

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

£490

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

16:40-09:50

1 stop33h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

15:55-14:15

1 stop30h 20m

£491

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

19:40-16:00

1 stop36h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 18/5

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

£492

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

00:16-08:05

2 stops23h 49m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

19:05-21:10

1 stop33h 05m

£495

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

14:54-12:50

2 stops37h 56m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

15:15-20:10

1 stop36h 55m

£495

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

16:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

11:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

£502

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

17:30-12:00

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

08:25-15:30

1 stop15h 05m

£503

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to London flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON 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 (25 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Iberia, Scandinavian Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to London. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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

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8,513 reviews

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

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1 / 10

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

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8.0
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8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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8.2

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1 / 10

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 London. 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?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to London from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily outbound flights to London from 10 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to London is ITA Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £489 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Iberia and Virgin Atlantic, starting at £489 and £490 round-trip. ITA Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £218. Users have also found prices from £275 and £278 on Vueling and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to London?

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

    Before booking your flight to London from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%), SWISS( 85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £322. While the most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow) can be booked for £411 on average our data indicates £2,540 when flying from San Francisco to London.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to London 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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FinnairCheapest£401Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£464Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£470Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£477Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£486Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£499Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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