Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from £448
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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from London to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.
Mon 15/619:50
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 6/116:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£522
Sun 6/1208:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 13/1222:44
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops23h 56m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£523
Fri 9/1006:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Mon 12/1013:05
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 05m
Delta
Deal found 8/6£523
Wed 16/1211:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/1217:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£524
Fri 23/1017:00
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1006:15
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£524
Thu 25/619:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 00m
SWISS
Sat 11/714:20
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop33h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 9/6£524
Fri 3/716:15
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/719:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£525
Wed 1/709:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops18h 37m
SWISS
Wed 22/714:40
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops33h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 8/6£525
Sat 19/910:00
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops21h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 27/913:45
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop22h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/6£525
Sun 11/1019:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 14/1016:45
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/6£526
Mon 15/616:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops32h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 6/116:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£526
Sun 27/1220:05
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop23h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/106:00
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops17h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/6£526
Best flights from London to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Wed 24/609:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops17h 07m
SWISS
Sun 12/719:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 9/6£546
Thu 25/606:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
KLM
Fri 17/713:20
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop12h 40m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£551
Thu 25/606:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Tue 14/717:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Delta
Deal found 8/6£553
Wed 29/707:45
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops19h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 3/908:50
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/6£561
Tue 8/921:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 16/916:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/6£561
Thu 9/710:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 23/713:00
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 4/6£597
Thu 25/609:20
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops17h 38m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/705:55
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops19h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/6£606
Sat 17/1010:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Sat 31/1018:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 6/6£660
Wed 24/609:10
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops36h 05m
ITA Airways
Sat 11/715:15
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops19h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 9/6£687
Sat 5/906:00
LTN
-
SFO
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/917:40
SFO
-
LTN
2 stops16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£714
Sun 4/1007:30
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop35h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 16/1018:45
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6£792
Thu 8/1007:00
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops17h 15m
SWISS
Thu 15/1019:35
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 6/6£567
Mon 22/616:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops32h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 23/716:30
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/6£588
Tue 30/610:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 4/816:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£597
Mon 17/810:00
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop33h 45m
Delta
Wed 19/813:45
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop35h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/6£603
Mon 29/620:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/705:55
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops19h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/6£618
Fri 26/608:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
SWISS
Thu 16/719:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 6/6£570
Wed 28/1009:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops62h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 7/1116:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/6£609
Thu 25/609:20
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops20h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 11/713:45
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop22h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/6£625
Wed 4/1118:55
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops35h 17m
British Airways
Sun 8/1117:20
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop19h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 8/6£706
Wed 24/619:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 20m
SWISS
Wed 15/714:20
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 6/6£584
Tue 22/921:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 29/916:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/6£615
Sun 6/921:50
LTN
-
SFO
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/916:30
SFO
-
LTN
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£751
Thu 9/719:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 20m
SWISS
Mon 20/714:20
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 5/6£584
Tue 22/917:35
STN
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 29/918:45
SFO
-
STN
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6£800
Tue 7/720:15
STN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/716:30
SFO
-
STN
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£777
Fri 7/810:00
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops21h 57m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 22/813:45
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop19h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/6£707
Wed 1/720:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop28h 30m
SWISS
Tue 4/819:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 5/6£589
Wed 23/910:50
STN
-
SFO
1 stop37h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 27/918:45
SFO
-
STN
1 stop37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6£810
Thu 23/719:55
LTN
-
SFO
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/716:30
SFO
-
LTN
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£783
Direct flights from London to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from London to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Sat 4/710:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/713:00
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£528
Fri 19/610:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 26/613:00
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6£529
Mon 22/613:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 18/713:00
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6£530
Sat 24/1012:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1116:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/6£531
Sat 10/1012:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Delta
Wed 14/1017:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Delta
Deal found 8/6£532
Tue 23/613:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/616:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£534
Fri 21/810:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Fri 4/916:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£535
Sun 30/810:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 13/916:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6£536
Thu 20/812:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 1/923:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/6£537
Fri 3/713:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 16/716:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6£538
Mon 17/812:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/923:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/6£538
Sat 10/1010:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 11/1019:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6£539
Last-minute flights from London to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to San Francisco. Data last updated 9 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 15/619:50
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops29h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 6/116:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£522
Mon 15/616:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops32h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 6/116:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£526
Mon 15/613:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 22/616:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6£529
Thu 18/610:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Lufthansa
Sat 4/716:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£523
Thu 18/616:15
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Sat 4/712:43
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop12h 57m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 8/6£527
Thu 25/619:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 00m
SWISS
Sat 11/714:20
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop33h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 9/6£524
Thu 25/609:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop21h 49m
Iberia
Thu 16/706:15
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops18h 10m
Iberia
Deal found 8/6£526
Fri 26/618:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops33h 27m
SWISS
Fri 3/719:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 8/6£529
Wed 1/709:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops18h 37m
SWISS
Wed 22/714:40
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops33h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 8/6£525
Fri 3/716:15
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/719:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£525
Sat 4/710:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/713:00
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£528
Fri 10/709:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Mon 13/714:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 8/6£527
One-way flights from London to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from London to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Sun 14/618:45
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops54h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£448
Sun 2/820:15
STN
-
SFO
3 stops52h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£448
Tue 16/615:10
LHR
-
SFO
3 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£449
Fri 10/706:35
STN
-
SFO
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£449
Mon 13/721:20
LTN
-
SFO
3 stops56h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£449
Thu 25/606:00
LGW
-
SFO
3 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£449
Sun 1/1111:50
STN
-
SFO
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£449
Wed 23/915:40
SEN
-
SFO
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£449
Tue 18/820:30
LCY
-
SFO
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£449
Sat 5/915:00
LHR
-
SFO
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£450
Tue 16/610:35
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop36h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/6£450
Tue 23/608:00
STN
-
SFO
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£450
Find flight deals from London to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 9 June 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from London to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Wed 24/6
09:25-18:32
2 stops17h 07m
San Francisco
Sun 12/7
19:35-17:50
1 stop14h 15m
£546
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Thu 25/6
06:30-11:45
1 stop13h 15m
San Francisco
Fri 17/7
13:20-10:00
1 stop12h 40m
£551
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Thu 25/6
06:30-11:45
1 stop13h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 14/7
17:55-12:15
Nonstop10h 20m
£553
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Wed 29/7
07:45-18:55
2 stops19h 10m
San Francisco
Thu 3/9
08:50-10:10
1 stop17h 20m
£561
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Tue 8/9
21:15-14:35
2 stops25h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 16/9
16:35-09:45
1 stop33h 10m
£561
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Thu 8/10
07:00-16:15
2 stops17h 15m
San Francisco
Thu 15/10
19:35-21:30
2 stops17h 55m
£567
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Fri 26/6
08:40-16:15
1 stop15h 35m
San Francisco
Thu 16/7
19:35-17:50
1 stop14h 15m
£570
LondonSan Francisco
LCY - SFO
LCYSFO
London City
Wed 24/6
19:15-16:35
1 stop29h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 15/7
14:20-12:35
1 stop14h 15m
£584
LondonSan Francisco
LCY - SFO
LCYSFO
London City
Thu 9/7
19:15-16:35
1 stop29h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 20/7
14:20-12:35
1 stop14h 15m
£584
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Mon 22/6
16:25-17:05
2 stops32h 40m
San Francisco
Thu 23/7
16:30-09:45
1 stop33h 15m
£588
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LHR-SFO
STN-SFO
LTN-SFO
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of £406). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £697). 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 LON to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from London 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 9 June 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to San Francisco as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from London to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 9 June 2026.
The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from London to San Francisco?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from London to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from London to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £372.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.
How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between London and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from London to San Francisco?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 9 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines
from London to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from London?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from London; the airport handles an average of 40 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 19 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from London. It is only a 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from London to San Francisco in 13h 15m. Fly via SWISS, KLM, or Delta to get the fastest option. London and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £322. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at £352 and £354, respectively. Delta is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £274. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £325 while deals on Iberia start at £327 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from London to San Francisco?
When deciding which route to take from London to San Francisco consider London Heathrow - San Francisco, London Gatwick - San Francisco or London City - San Francisco as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to San Francisco?
Consider Air Canada (89%), Austrian Airlines (89%) or United Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from London to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from London to San Francisco is £429. On average you can expect to pay £1,193. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £410.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of £406). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £697). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to San Francisco?
If you are looking for flights to San Francisco from London that are eco-friendly, there are a couple of airlines that we can recommend. The recommended airlines are Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue and Singapore Airlines. If you choose to fly with Brussels Airlines, you will be flying with an airline that trains its pilots only to use one engine during taxiing and limited flaps while landing. This saves a lot of fuel. The fleet of aircraft for long-haul flights has also been replaced with models consuming 3.1% less fuel. Finnair is another great option for sustainable travel. They plan to cut their carbon emissions by 2025 by 50% from 2019’s level. This airline is also working on sustainable catering. Jetblue uses Airbus A320neos which improve fuel economy by 15%. This airline also uses Sharklets, which are wing tip devices that improve aerodynamics and reduce carbon emissions by 4%. Singapore Airlines is another great airline to fly with for eco-friendly travel. This airline is working on sustainable fuel and regularly replaces its planes with newer models that consume less fuel.
How to fly more sustainably from London to San Francisco?
There are many great ways to travel more sustainably to San Francisco from London. One of the best ways you can do this is by taking a direct flight. Taking a direct flight uses less fuel than taking a flight route with more than one stopover. If you can, you should also fly in economy class. The economy class takes up less room in the aircraft and therefore can hold more passengers. Another great eco-friendly way to travel is by packing light. The lighter you pack, the less fuel the aircraft will use. Flying with an airline that has sustainable travel methods in place is super beneficial for the planet. If you have the option, try to fly with Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue or Singapore Airlines.
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