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 19h 20m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LGW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

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.

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£284+ Flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport

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Round-trip from	£446
One-way from	£284
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£483

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68h 55m total
San Francisco to London

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Fri 20/320:10SFO - LGW

1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu 2/410:35LGW - SFO

1 stop38h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 5/1£446

Sun 11/119:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Tue 27/118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 5/1£447

Mon 13/419:35SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Thu 23/409:25LGW - SFO

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 6/1£447

Wed 15/419:35SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Thu 30/409:25LGW - SFO

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

Deal found 5/1£448

Sat 31/116:35SFO - LGW

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Sat 7/210:10LGW - SFO

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Deal found 6/1£449

Wed 18/216:35SFO - LGW

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Sat 28/210:10LGW - SFO

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Deal found 5/1£449

Mon 26/119:25SFO - LGW

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Mon 2/218:40LGW - SFO

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Sun 18/119:25SFO - LGW

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Wed 11/216:35SFO - LGW

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Sun 22/209:05LGW - SFO

2 stops37h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 6/1£455

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Wed 11/216:35SFO - LGW

1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed 18/209:35LGW - SFO

2 stops62h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 6/1£452

Tue 5/514:30SFO - LGW

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Tue 9/609:25LGW - SFO

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Mon 19/118:50SFO - LGW

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Wed 4/210:15LGW - SFO

1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/1£549

Fri 23/119:10SFO - LGW

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Fri 6/210:45LGW - SFO

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Tue 5/514:30SFO - LGW

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Tue 16/609:25LGW - SFO

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Sat 7/216:35SFO - LGW

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Sat 21/210:10LGW - SFO

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Thu 12/320:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Sun 22/318:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

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Sat 21/317:35SFO - LGW

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Sun 29/321:15LGW - SFO

2 stops49h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

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Mon 19/116:35SFO - LGW

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Thu 22/110:10LGW - SFO

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Mon 13/414:30SFO - LGW

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Wed 22/409:25LGW - SFO

1 stop14h 50mSWISS

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Thu 23/419:55SFO - LGW

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Mon 27/421:15LGW - SFO

2 stops25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 5/1£556

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Sun 11/119:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Tue 27/118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 5/1£447

Mon 12/116:35SFO - LGW

2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu 22/116:00LGW - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 5/1£456

Tue 13/119:25SFO - LGW

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Tue 20/118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 6/1£457

Sun 18/119:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Tue 3/218:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 6/1£452

Mon 26/119:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Mon 2/218:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Deal found 5/1£450

Sat 31/116:35SFO - LGW

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Sat 7/210:10LGW - SFO

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Deal found 6/1£449

Wed 11/216:35SFO - LGW

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Wed 18/209:35LGW - SFO

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Deal found 6/1£452

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Wed 18/216:35SFO - LGW

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Sat 28/210:10LGW - SFO

2 stops60h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 5/1£449

Wed 18/216:35SFO - LGW

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Sun 22/210:40LGW - SFO

1 stop35h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 6/1£454

Thu 19/216:40SFO - LGW

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/214:15LGW - SFO

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1£458

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Fri 24/408:15SFO - LGW

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1£284

Thu 15/114:25SFO - LGW

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Deal found 6/1£285

Fri 16/117:20SFO - LGW

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1£285

Mon 12/123:20SFO - LGW

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1£286

Tue 20/113:00SFO - LGW

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Deal found 5/1£288

Sat 24/122:20SFO - LGW

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Sun 11/119:25SFO - LGW

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Deal found 6/1£289

Thu 29/122:20SFO - LGW

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1£293

Wed 28/106:00SFO - LGW

2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/1£293

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10:10-14:35

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20:25-17:50

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21:15-14:35

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SFO - LGW

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Mon 19/1

18:50-09:20

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London Gatwick

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10:15-16:45

1 stop38h 30m

£549

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SFO - LGW

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16:35-20:35

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Thu 22/1

10:10-16:05

2 stops37h 55m

£550

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

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?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £858.

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

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

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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 19h 20m. 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?
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How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Gatwick?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Gatwick?
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