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£387+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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4 Nov — 11 Nov1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco

Thu 22/1009:25 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 4/1119:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 30/9£387
Tue 13/1018:35 -
1 stop29h 40m
Tue 1/1219:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 1/10£388
Wed 7/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 14/1019:45 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 30/9£389
Sun 1/1114:30 -
1 stop16h 31m
Sat 7/1114:45 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 1/10£391
Wed 7/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Tue 13/1019:45 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 30/9£392
Wed 14/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 18/1012:55 -
Nonstop10h 30m
Deal found 30/9£395
Wed 14/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 21/1019:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 30/9£396
Wed 14/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 18/1019:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 30/9£397
Wed 7/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 14/1014:25 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 30/9£398
Thu 5/1118:40 -
1 stop29h 50m
Thu 12/1119:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 30/9£398
Wed 14/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 21/1019:45 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 1/10£399
Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 28/1017:40 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 30/9£400

Find flight deals to San Francisco

Return from

£387

One-way from

£408

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£512

Good round-trip deal

£400 or less

Good one-way deal

£442 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
20/10-31/12
  • 20/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • London to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to San Francisco.
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LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 17/12

14:45-23:59

1 stop17h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LTN London Luton - SFO San Francisco

LTNSFO

London Luton

Tue 15/12

07:45-15:35

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£418

LondonSan Francisco

LTN London Luton - SFO San Francisco

LTNSFO

London Luton

Fri 25/12

10:05-20:10

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420

LondonSan Francisco

STN London Stansted - SFO San Francisco

STNSFO

London Stansted

Tue 15/12

07:15-15:35

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£421

LondonSan Francisco

LTN London Luton - SFO San Francisco

LTNSFO

London Luton

Thu 10/12

18:00-15:35

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

LondonSan Francisco

LTN London Luton - SFO San Francisco

LTNSFO

London Luton

Thu 29/10

09:10-15:52

3 stops37h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£425

LondonSan Francisco

LCY London City - SFO San Francisco

LCYSFO

London City

Mon 7/12

09:50-16:05

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£426

LondonSan Francisco

LGW London Gatwick - SFO San Francisco

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 13/1

19:30-16:30

2 stops29h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£427

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Best time to book a flight to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco takes 14 hours 24 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from London to San Francisco are scheduled on a Saturday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Delta, Alaska Airlines and SWISS.

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

San Francisco airport overview

San Francisco International Airport is located 21km (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-storey Domestic Parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 37 daily flights from 19 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Austrian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £37, while return flights cost around £42.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £90, however they can be found for as little as £42.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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