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Cheap flights from San Francisco to the United Kingdom from £215

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to United Kingdom

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to United Kingdom (GB0). 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 21 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£471

One-way from

£215
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 3/2-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 41m total
  • San Francisco to United Kingdom
18/1
  • 18/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • San Francisco to United Kingdom

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2024.

Sun 29/1216:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 14/117:05LHR - SFO
1 stop26h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/12£495
Sun 29/1207:00SFO - LHR
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/120:05LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£496
Sun 29/1213:00SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/108:30LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12£503
Sun 29/1216:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Wed 15/106:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/12£508
Tue 31/1219:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Thu 16/118:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/12£511
Sun 29/1212:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mAir Canada
Tue 14/113:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 21/12£518
Tue 31/1220:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mFinnair
Tue 14/111:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mFinnair
Deal found 20/12£519
Mon 30/1219:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Wed 15/107:00LHR - SFO
2 stops17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 21/12£523
Mon 30/1217:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 14/119:30LHR - SFO
2 stops35h 47mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/12£529
Sun 29/1213:50SFO - LCY
1 stop21h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 14/117:55LCY - SFO
1 stop25h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/12£530
Mon 30/1220:05SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/112:00LGW - SFO
1 stop27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12£531
Mon 30/1219:25SFO - LCY
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Wed 15/109:25LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/12£536

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SFO - GLA

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San Francisco

Mon 3/2

00:23-12:55

2 stops28h 32m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/3

09:50-23:59

2 stops22h 09m

£471

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

08:25-12:20

2 stops19h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/5

06:10-12:40

1 stop14h 30m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

16:40-15:45

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 14/2

16:40-14:55

1 stop30h 15m

£494

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

07:30-09:20

2 stops17h 50m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/2

19:30-15:40

1 stop28h 10m

£494

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

08:30-20:10

2 stops27h 40m

London Stansted

Mon 10/2

07:30-18:45

2 stops19h 15m

£495

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

19:10-12:50

2 stops33h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/1

15:15-20:10

1 stop36h 55m

£495

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

20:40-19:25

1 stop14h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 11/2

06:05-15:00

1 stop16h 55m

£497

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

20:30-20:45

1 stop16h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 15/4

08:25-19:30

1 stop19h 05m

£499

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 28/2

19:15-18:55

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 24/4

06:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

£501

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

15:05-16:10

1 stop17h 05m

London City

Mon 10/3

16:40-14:05

1 stop28h 25m

£504

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 SFO to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom, 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom. 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 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

Plan your trip to United Kingdom by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated 21 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Scandinavian Airlines, JetBlue and SWISS from San Francisco to United Kingdom. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
495 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.7
Good
1,282 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,597 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to United Kingdom. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

    If you book a flight to United Kingdom from San Francisco, you will be flying from 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £231. SWISS flights start at £234 while deals on Lufthansa start at £237 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Iberia (82%), KLM (81%) or American Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £2,263 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £272 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £361.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£436Average£448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£451Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£455Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£458Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£461Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£474Average£870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest£476Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£487Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£493Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest£547Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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