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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco from £387

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£401

One-way from

£387

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£476

Good round-trip deal

£464 or less

Good one-way deal

£511 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • London to San Francisco
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • London to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Heathrow to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Sat 10/506:00LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/508:15SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£401
Sat 26/413:35LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 42mKLM
Tue 29/421:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mKLM
Deal found 30/3£402
Mon 5/510:20LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 13/519:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 30/3£403
Mon 21/406:30LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Fri 9/512:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 30/3£403
Thu 1/508:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/519:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/3£412
Thu 1/507:40LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 11/519:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 31/3£413
Thu 1/508:40LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Sun 11/508:35SFO - LHR
2 stops17h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 31/3£416
Mon 21/412:20LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mAustrian Airlines
Sun 4/519:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 30/3£427
Thu 1/516:25LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mAir France
Mon 5/521:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mAir France
Deal found 31/3£428
Mon 21/411:15LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 4/521:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 31/3£433
Sun 20/418:30LHR - SFO
1 stop21h 57mDelta
Sun 27/415:00SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Deal found 31/3£437
Wed 9/409:15LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 37mFinnair
Mon 14/416:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Deal found 31/3£446

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

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Heathrow

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

06:15-12:50

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

21:20-15:40

Nonstop10h 20m

£401

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 26/4

13:35-21:17

1 stop15h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

21:20-15:40

Nonstop10h 20m

£402

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

10:20-16:30

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

19:40-17:40

1 stop14h 00m

£403

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

06:30-16:05

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

£403

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

06:30-16:05

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

14:00-16:25

1 stop18h 25m

£405

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

08:40-16:10

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£412

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

07:40-15:45

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

19:30-13:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£413

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 1/5

08:40-19:55

2 stops19h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

09:50-10:00

2 stops16h 10m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

12:20-15:25

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

£427

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 21/4

11:15-14:15

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

21:20-15:40

Nonstop10h 20m

£433

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to San Francisco

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 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 Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 31 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Heathrow to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to San Francisco. 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 31 March 2025.

The most flights from LHR to SFO 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 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 31 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair from London to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 Heathrow 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 Heathrow?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from London Heathrow. Booking flights from London Heathrow to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 37 daily inbound flights from London Heathrow from 17 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco round-trip from £402. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scandinavian Airlines, from £403, and Lufthansa, from £403. KLM is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £387. WestJet flights start at £390 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £396 one-way.

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco on time: American Airlines (91%), Aer Lingus (91%), Alaska Airlines (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco is £406. On average you can expect to pay £1,803. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £312.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Copenhagen?

    The majority of Copenhagen visitors spend their time at Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads. Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads can be visited by traveling about 5.3 mi, 4.9 mi, and 5.1 mi respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Those on a stopover in Copenhagen in need of a car hire can book one at Kastrup Copenhagen for about £26.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Lisbon?

    Most Lisbon visitors opt to spend their time at Chiado, Sé de Lisboa, and Elevador de Santa Justa. Chiado, Sé de Lisboa, and Elevador de Santa Justa are located about 4.5 mi, 4.6 mi, and 4.4 mi, respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Those on a stopover in Lisbon in need of a car hire can book one at Lisbon Humberto Delgado for about £12.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London Heathrow 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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DeltaCheapest£246Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£289Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£360Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£360Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£367Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£374Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£380Average£503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£384Average£508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£388Average£506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£388Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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