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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport from £272

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LGW
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Tue 14/416:45
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/420:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£445
Mon 23/216:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/321:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops49h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£446
Mon 2/316:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 23/321:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops49h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/2£446
Fri 27/219:10
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/309:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops62h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/2£447
Sat 28/319:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop30h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/414:50
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop34h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/2£448
Mon 2/316:35
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/314:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£449
Mon 23/317:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 13/421:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/2£450
Wed 15/408:10
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£451
Mon 9/317:40
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/316:20
LGW
-
SFO
3 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£452
Wed 25/216:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/321:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops49h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/2£452
Mon 13/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Fri 24/409:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 18/2£453
Wed 25/216:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/309:35
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops62h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/2£454

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£445

One-way from

£272

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Average price

£720
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  • 14/4-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 05m total
  • San Francisco to London
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  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
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San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 31/3

09:25-19:45

2 stops18h 20m

£472

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

15:05-16:00

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:25-18:00

1 stop15h 35m

£501

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

22:20-10:55

1 stop28h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 5/9

10:00-18:54

1 stop16h 54m

£542

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

20:20-09:45

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Sun 3/5

12:05-14:35

2 stops58h 30m

£544

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 28/4

09:25-19:45

2 stops18h 20m

£637

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

20:20-09:45

1 stop29h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

21:15-16:35

2 stops51h 20m

£643

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

16:35-09:45

1 stop33h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 24/6

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

£653

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

20:10-16:00

1 stop35h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

10:25-18:00

1 stop15h 35m

£702

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

14:30-17:50

2 stops19h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

09:20-16:15

1 stop14h 55m

£742

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

14:40-17:55

2 stops19h 15m

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

£771

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £861.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 04m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Gatwick. 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 London Gatwick?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport in 14h 25m. Fly via TAP AIR PORTUGAL or SWISS to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5374 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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