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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from £410

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
22 janv. — 29 janv.1
1 adult

The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to San Francisco

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

Round-trip from

£439

One-way from

£411

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£516
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/3-28/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 31m total
  • London to San Francisco
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 16m total
  • London to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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

mer. 12/306:30LHR - SFO
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
ven. 28/307:00SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£439
dim. 2/322:05STN - SFO
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
dim. 9/320:25SFO - STN
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£439
ven. 28/221:05LHR - SFO
2 stops26h 35mScandinavian Airlines
ven. 7/317:30SFO - LHR
2 stops37h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/1£439
jeu. 13/218:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
mer. 19/219:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£439
sam. 1/312:20LCY - SFO
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 25/315:40SFO - LCY
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£439
jeu. 10/717:40LHR - SFO
1 stop25h 23mLufthansa
dim. 20/710:35SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£440
lun. 10/309:15LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 10mSWISS
lun. 17/320:25SFO - LCY
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 17/1£440
ven. 25/409:30LHR - SFO
2 stops18h 32mAir Canada
mar. 29/413:00SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1£441
jeu. 13/210:10LGW - SFO
2 stops60h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
lun. 3/316:40SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/1£441
ven. 31/113:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mAustrian Airlines
mar. 11/212:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 17/1£443
dim. 20/411:15LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
dim. 4/521:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 15/1£444
sam. 19/410:35LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 28/412:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£446

Find flights from London to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 17 janvier 2025.

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

mer. 12/3

06:30-17:31

2 stops18h 01m

San Francisco

ven. 28/3

07:00-08:30

2 stops18h 30m

£439

LondonSan Francisco

STN - SFO

STNSFO

London Stansted

dim. 2/3

22:05-18:45

2 stops28h 40m

San Francisco

dim. 9/3

20:25-23:20

2 stops19h 55m

£439

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

ven. 28/2

21:05-15:40

2 stops26h 35m

San Francisco

ven. 7/3

17:30-14:35

2 stops37h 05m

£439

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

jeu. 13/2

18:40-16:25

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 25/2

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£439

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

sam. 1/3

12:20-16:25

1 stop36h 05m

San Francisco

mar. 25/3

15:40-16:40

1 stop18h 00m

£439

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

jeu. 10/7

17:40-11:03

1 stop25h 23m

San Francisco

dim. 20/7

10:35-11:10

1 stop16h 35m

£440

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

lun. 10/3

09:15-17:25

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

lun. 17/3

20:25-17:05

1 stop13h 40m

£440

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

ven. 25/4

09:30-20:02

2 stops18h 32m

San Francisco

mar. 29/4

13:00-13:20

1 stop16h 20m

£441

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

jeu. 13/2

10:10-14:55

2 stops60h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

16:40-15:45

1 stop15h 05m

£441

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

ven. 31/1

13:45-16:55

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 11/2

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£443

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Travel insights for flights from London to San Francisco

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 17 janvier 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from London to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from London to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 17 janvier 2025.

The most flights from LON to SFO 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 (24 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 17 janvier 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair, American Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines 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.
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8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

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1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
381 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,114 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 London 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?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from London; the airport handles an average of 30 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 19 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from London. 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 London to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Brussels Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £439. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £439 and £440, respectively. Brussels Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £411. Aer Lingus flights start at £412 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at £413 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Air Canada (63%), Austrian Airlines (63%) or United Airlines (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to San Francisco.

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

    The cheapest flight price from London to San Francisco is £441. On average you can expect to pay £1,953. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £375.

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

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

    Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads are currently the most popular points of interest in Copenhagen at the moment. Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads can be accessed by travelling approximately 5.3 mi, 4.9 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travellers can book a car hire at Kastrup Copenhagen for about £24 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Times Square, New York City Center, and August Wilson Theater are the most popular attractions in New York if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Times Square, New York City Center, and August Wilson Theater can be accessed by travelling approximately 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in New York can hire a car from New York John F Kennedy Intl for about £42 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to San Francisco?

    If you are looking for flights to San Francisco from London that are eco-friendly, there are a couple of airlines that we can recommend. The recommended airlines are Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue and Singapore Airlines. If you choose to fly with Brussels Airlines, you will be flying with an airline that trains its pilots only to use one engine during taxiing and limited flaps while landing. This saves a lot of fuel. The fleet of aircraft for long-haul flights has also been replaced with models consuming 3.1% less fuel. Finnair is another great option for sustainable travel. They plan to cut their carbon emissions by 2025 by 50% from 2019’s level. This airline is also working on sustainable catering. Jetblue uses Airbus A320neos which improve fuel economy by 15%. This airline also uses Sharklets, which are wing tip devices that improve aerodynamics and reduce carbon emissions by 4%. Singapore Airlines is another great airline to fly with for eco-friendly travel. This airline is working on sustainable fuel and regularly replaces its planes with newer models that consume less fuel.

  • How to fly more sustainably from London to San Francisco?

    There are many great ways to travel more sustainably to San Francisco from London. One of the best ways you can do this is by taking a direct flight. Taking a direct flight uses less fuel than taking a flight route with more than one stopover. If you can, you should also fly in economy class. The economy class takes up less room in the aircraft and therefore can hold more passengers. Another great eco-friendly way to travel is by packing light. The lighter you pack, the less fuel the aircraft will use. Flying with an airline that has sustainable travel methods in place is super beneficial for the planet. If you have the option, try to fly with Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue or Singapore Airlines.

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DeltaCheapest£316Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£379Average£497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£382Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£387Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£388Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£389Average£525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£407Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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