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Cheap flights from San Francisco to the United Kingdom from £225

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to United Kingdom

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to United Kingdom flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£225

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£541

Good round-trip deal

£496 or less

Good one-way deal

£309 or less
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 8/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • San Francisco to United Kingdom
1/4
  • 1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 03m total
  • San Francisco to United Kingdom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 22 February 2025.

Tue 8/417:45SFO - GLA
1 stop17h 55mAer Lingus
Wed 23/408:35GLA - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/2£413
Wed 30/417:45SFO - BHX
1 stop18h 00mAer Lingus
Tue 20/508:10BHX - SFO
1 stop15h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£414
Tue 8/416:20SFO - GLA
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 23/410:35GLA - SFO
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£462
Wed 5/317:30SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/318:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/2£464
Mon 3/316:40SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 6/315:55LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/2£465
Tue 18/308:01SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 19mIberia
Tue 25/311:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mIberia
Deal found 22/2£465
Wed 19/322:59SFO - LGW
1 stop28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/312:00LGW - SFO
1 stop26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£466
Tue 30/921:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1011:15LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£469
Tue 1/408:20SFO - STN
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/406:00STN - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£471
Thu 13/320:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Fri 21/308:55LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 21/2£475
Sun 9/317:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/306:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/2£476
Sun 9/318:20SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mAer Lingus
Tue 25/309:50LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/2£480

Find flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom within your budget

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Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

United Kingdom

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

17:45-19:40

1 stop17h 55m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 23/4

08:35-15:45

1 stop15h 10m

£413

San FranciscoBirmingham

SFO - BHX

SFOBHX

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

17:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 20/5

08:10-15:45

1 stop15h 35m

£414

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

16:20-16:45

1 stop16h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 23/4

10:35-17:15

1 stop14h 40m

£462

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

17:30-17:40

1 stop16h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/3

18:40-16:40

1 stop29h 00m

£464

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

08:01-06:20

1 stop15h 19m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/3

11:45-16:00

Nonstop11h 15m

£465

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 19/3

22:59-10:35

1 stop28h 36m

London Gatwick

Thu 27/3

12:00-07:16

1 stop26h 16m

£466

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

17:40-20:30

2 stops19h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/3

10:40-17:15

1 stop37h 35m

£470

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

08:20-20:35

2 stops28h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 9/4

06:00-21:45

2 stops23h 45m

£471

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/3

08:55-17:25

1 stop15h 30m

£475

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

17:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/3

06:30-12:50

1 stop13h 20m

£476

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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 £163). 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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air Transat 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Iberia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £243. JetBlue flights start at £253 while deals on Vueling start at £257 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 United Airlines (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 £2,054 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £291 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £398.

  • 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 £163). 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£387Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£415Average£431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£448Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£450Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£454Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£457Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£461Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£469Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£482Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£488Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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