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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco from £212

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£410

One-way from

£212

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£461

Good round-trip deal

£500 or less

Good one-way deal

£507 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/4-19/4
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 2/312:45GLA - SFO
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 20/318:00SFO - GLA
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£405
Tue 16/919:50LHR - SFO
1 stop26h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 15/1016:20SFO - LHR
1 stop21h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£410
Wed 9/410:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 19/419:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£410
Thu 13/318:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Mon 24/320:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£410
Thu 27/211:40LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/317:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£411
Sun 9/321:25LGW - SFO
2 stops25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 17/317:40SFO - LGW
2 stops19h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£411
Fri 14/309:25LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Sun 30/319:30SFO - LCY
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£414
Tue 22/412:10LHR - SFO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/415:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£414
Fri 21/308:55LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/307:00SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£417
Wed 24/909:30LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Wed 1/1013:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£419
Fri 14/308:55LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 47mAir Canada
Mon 17/307:00SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2£424
Thu 27/206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/318:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£426

Find flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco within your budget

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United Kingdom

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/4

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 19/4

19:20-13:45

Nonstop10h 25m

£410

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

18:40-17:25

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£410

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

07:40-15:50

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

13:00-10:10

1 stop14h 10m

£411

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 9/3

21:25-15:45

2 stops25h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

17:40-20:30

2 stops19h 50m

£411

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Fri 14/3

09:25-17:25

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 30/3

19:30-17:30

1 stop14h 00m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

12:10-16:10

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

15:55-10:25

Nonstop10h 30m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

08:55-21:51

2 stops19h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

07:00-08:30

2 stops18h 30m

£417

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

06:40-15:40

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

18:30-16:00

1 stop14h 30m

£419

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 11/4

15:30-23:09

1 stop15h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 24/4

16:20-10:55

Nonstop10h 35m

£420

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

08:55-21:42

2 stops19h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

06:30-07:35

2 stops18h 05m

£423

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air New Zealand and KLM from United Kingdom to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from United Kingdom, 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Vueling, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £379. WestJet flights start at £383 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at £405 one-way.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco are Singapore Airlines (79%), Air Canada (77%) and Austrian Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,841 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £415 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £322.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from United Kingdom 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£306Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£369Average£580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£372Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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