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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco from £413

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SFO
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£442

One-way from

£413

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£473
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 16/2-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • London to San Francisco
16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • London to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 15% 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 Gatwick to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2025.

Tue 21/116:35LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 24/216:40SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 15/1£442
Wed 12/218:45LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 40mSWISS
Tue 25/219:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/1£443
Thu 6/212:00LGW - SFO
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/222:29SFO - LGW
1 stop28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£452
Wed 29/111:40LGW - SFO
1 stop32h 59mAir Transat
Wed 5/213:40SFO - LGW
1 stop36h 05mAir Transat
Deal found 15/1£481
Fri 31/111:00LGW - SFO
2 stops41h 57mIberia
Sun 16/205:00SFO - LGW
2 stops21h 15mIberia
Deal found 15/1£511
Fri 18/415:05LGW - SFO
1 stop17h 09mBritish Airways
Wed 30/407:21SFO - LGW
1 stop16h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1£555

Find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 16/2

21:25-14:45

2 stops25h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

16:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

£442

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 12/2

18:45-16:25

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£443

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 6/2

12:00-07:16

1 stop27h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

22:29-10:35

1 stop28h 06m

£452

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

11:40-12:39

1 stop32h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

13:40-09:45

1 stop36h 05m

£481

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 31/1

11:00-20:57

2 stops41h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

05:00-10:15

2 stops21h 15m

£511

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 18/4

15:05-00:14

1 stop17h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

07:21-08:10

1 stop16h 49m

£555

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 18/4

21:45-18:00

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

20:00-12:15

1 stop32h 15m

£625

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 16/2

15:50-14:45

3 stops30h 55m

£413

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 24/1

10:40-14:55

1 stop36h 15m

£417

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 25/4

21:45-18:00

1 stop28h 15m

£434

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 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 London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 LGW to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 16 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and SWISS from London to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

7.8
Good
381 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

7.2
Good
2,824 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from London Gatwick?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from London Gatwick, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from London Gatwick to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at £442, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Air Transat - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £443 and £489, respectively. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £417. Users have also found prices from £434 and £476 on Vueling and WestJet, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 7 airlines flying from Gatwick to San Francisco

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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£379Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£387Average£495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£407Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£415Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IberiaCheapest£417Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£426Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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