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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport from £275

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LGW
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
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 11 March 2026.

Thu 16/419:55
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 28/521:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3£458
Thu 9/419:55
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 22/421:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3£458
Sat 18/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop30h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 27/412:05
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops34h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/3£459
Wed 11/317:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 19/316:00
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/3£461
Tue 28/416:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 13/521:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/3£463
Tue 14/416:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 23/421:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/3£463
Tue 7/416:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 30/421:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/3£464
Fri 24/420:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 25m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 7/521:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/3£466
Thu 16/419:55
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 20/421:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/3£467
Mon 9/317:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 30/421:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/3£469
Tue 7/416:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 20/421:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 8/3£469
Thu 16/419:55
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 23/421:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/3£470

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£453

One-way from

£275

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Average price

£518
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  • 13/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • San Francisco to London
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  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 45m total
  • San Francisco to London
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Gatwick 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 11 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

19:20-09:45

2 stops30h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/8

21:15-14:35

2 stops25h 20m

£583

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

19:35-09:45

1 stop30h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

21:15-14:30

2 stops25h 15m

£654

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Fri 5/6

20:20-10:55

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

10:05-19:10

1 stop17h 05m

£662

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 23/6

16:30-14:40

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

10:20-14:30

1 stop36h 10m

£705

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

19:35-09:45

1 stop30h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

21:15-14:05

2 stops48h 50m

£706

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

16:30-09:45

1 stop33h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

16:25-17:05

2 stops32h 40m

£815

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

14:30-17:50

2 stops19h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 18/5

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

£853
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 5/7

15:05-15:55

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 18/7

10:25-18:00

1 stop15h 35m

£859

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

11:52-14:40

2 stops18h 48m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

13:00-01:06

2 stops20h 06m

£875

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

15:05-16:00

1 stop16h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 26/7

10:25-18:00

1 stop15h 35m

£893

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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 £863.

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 10m. Fly via TAP AIR PORTUGAL or Condor 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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