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Cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco from £278

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SFO
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£278

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£573
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 28/6-13/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 13m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Sat 28/605:50GLA - SFO
2 stops23h 08mBritish Airways
Sun 13/716:35SFO - GLA
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4£469
Fri 9/514:30GLA - SFO
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/516:20SFO - GLA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£483
Fri 9/506:00GLA - SFO
2 stops17h 59mKLM
Sun 11/513:45SFO - GLA
1 stop34h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/4£494
Tue 29/408:45GLA - SFO
1 stop16h 30mFinnair
Sat 10/511:26SFO - GLA
2 stops17h 54mFinnair
Deal found 2/4£500
Thu 1/506:00GLA - SFO
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Thu 8/508:58SFO - GLA
2 stops20h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/4£507
Fri 9/508:55GLA - SFO
2 stops22h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/505:50SFO - GLA
2 stops42h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/4£511
Tue 29/405:50GLA - SFO
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/517:49SFO - GLA
2 stops17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4£528
Sat 28/610:20GLA - SFO
2 stops21h 52mIberia
Sun 13/712:15SFO - GLA
2 stops18h 25mIberia
Deal found 1/4£650
Mon 7/420:10GLA - SFO
2 stops34h 59mAer Lingus
Wed 16/405:02SFO - GLA
2 stops20h 18mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/4£976
Thu 3/413:10GLA - SFO
2 stops19h 05mLufthansa
Wed 16/421:05SFO - GLA
2 stops18h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/4£1,069

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/6

05:50-20:58

2 stops23h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 13/7

16:35-16:40

1 stop16h 05m

£469

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/5

14:30-13:50

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

16:20-14:40

1 stop14h 20m

£483

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/5

06:00-15:59

2 stops17h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

13:45-08:10

1 stop34h 25m

£494

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 29/4

08:45-17:15

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

11:26-13:20

2 stops17h 54m

£500

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/5

06:00-11:45

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

08:58-13:00

2 stops20h 02m

£507

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/5

08:55-23:09

2 stops22h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

05:50-08:10

2 stops42h 20m

£511

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 29/4

05:50-16:58

2 stops19h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

17:49-19:40

2 stops17h 51m

£528

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/6

10:20-00:12

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 13/7

12:15-14:40

2 stops18h 25m

£650

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 16/4

06:10-12:40

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 24/4

14:40-23:05

1 stop24h 25m

£1,646

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/5

08:35-21:25

2 stops20h 50m

£278

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco. 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 Glasgow to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Glasgow 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 GLA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow 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 2 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 2 April 2025.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow 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 Glasgow?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Glasgow. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Glasgow to San Francisco is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £469 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Finnair, starting at £494 and £500 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £561. Users have also found prices from £569 and £1,237 on Aer Lingus and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Glasgow 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 10 airlines flying from Glasgow to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to San Francisco. 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 2 April 2025.
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£405Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£411Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£425Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£450Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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FinnairCheapest£450Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£452Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest£475Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£487Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£502Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£528Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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