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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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£215
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/3-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • San Francisco to United Kingdom
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 41m 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 20 January 2025.

Wed 19/321:40SFO - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 2/410:35GLA - SFO
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1£474
Tue 4/317:30SFO - GLA
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Tue 11/310:50GLA - SFO
1 stop15h 55mFinnair
Deal found 20/1£482
Wed 29/116:35SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/218:30LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/1£488
Mon 20/116:40SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 23/110:40LGW - SFO
1 stop35h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/1£489
Tue 4/210:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 55mIberia
Fri 14/211:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mIberia
Deal found 20/1£489
Thu 20/316:05SFO - LCY
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Wed 26/316:40LCY - SFO
1 stop28h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 20/1£490
Tue 21/108:06SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/112:00LGW - SFO
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£490
Fri 24/117:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 26/109:55LHR - SFO
2 stops37h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/1£491
Tue 4/313:30SFO - GLA
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/311:50GLA - SFO
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1£493
Wed 26/220:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 4/315:20LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1£496
Sun 9/216:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/211:40LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/1£498
Sun 9/217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/208:25LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1£501

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SFO - GLA

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San Francisco

Wed 19/3

21:40-19:25

1 stop14h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/4

10:35-17:15

1 stop14h 40m

£474

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

17:30-15:50

1 stop14h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 11/3

10:50-19:45

1 stop15h 55m

£482

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

19:15-18:55

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/2

19:55-14:55

1 stop27h 00m

£488

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

08:00-07:20

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/2

11:45-15:00

Nonstop11h 15m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

16:05-16:10

1 stop17h 05m

London City

Wed 26/3

16:40-14:05

1 stop28h 25m

£490

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

16:40-15:45

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

21:30-15:40

2 stops49h 10m

£490

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

10:54-10:35

1 stop15h 41m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/2

12:00-18:12

1 stop14h 12m

£491

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

15:25-21:25

1 stop22h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

11:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

£491

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

17:30-21:40

1 stop20h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/3

19:30-16:40

1 stop28h 10m

£492

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

13:30-14:35

2 stops17h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 11/3

11:50-19:45

1 stop14h 55m

£493

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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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 20 January 2025.

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 20 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to GB0 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 (25 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 20 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown TAP AIR PORTUGAL, American Airlines and Finnair 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
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
381 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

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 SWISS, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £238. Lufthansa flights start at £241 while deals on WestJet start at £251 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 Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or SWISS (85%) 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 £2,524 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £307 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £419.

  • 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£400Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£446Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£463Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£466Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£469Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£472Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£476Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£485Average£893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£498Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£504Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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