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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport from £295

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LGW
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£477

One-way from

£295

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£482
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • TAP AIR PORTUGAL
  • 30/9-12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • San Francisco to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Gatwick

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 29 April 2025.

Tue 30/916:20SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 12/1012:05LGW - SFO
2 stops34h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/4£477
Tue 29/709:35SFO - LGW
1 stop16h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 22/812:00LGW - SFO
1 stop21h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£484
Sun 17/821:30SFO - LGW
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Wed 27/812:00LGW - SFO
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Deal found 28/4£487
Sat 4/1020:10SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1020:55LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£501
Sun 4/519:30SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Tue 20/518:35LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 28/4£502
Wed 1/1007:20SFO - LGW
1 stop16h 50mIberia
Tue 7/1015:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 50mIberia
Deal found 28/4£504
Wed 27/806:05SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/915:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4£512
Wed 24/907:00SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 35mJetBlue
Tue 7/1012:10LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4£529
Mon 1/910:14SFO - LGW
1 stop13h 56mBritish Airways
Mon 15/915:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£537
Sun 11/520:00SFO - LGW
1 stop28h 30mVueling
Sat 31/521:05LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 00mVueling
Deal found 28/4£561
Wed 17/912:40SFO - LGW
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/917:15LGW - SFO
1 stop31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£591

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Gatwick

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

16:20-09:40

1 stop33h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

12:05-14:30

2 stops34h 25m

£477

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

09:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

London Gatwick

Fri 22/8

12:00-01:25

1 stop21h 25m

£484

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

21:30-10:00

2 stops28h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

12:00-09:06

2 stops29h 06m

£487

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

20:10-10:15

1 stop30h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 18/10

20:55-18:10

1 stop29h 15m

£501

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

19:30-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

18:35-16:10

1 stop29h 35m

£502

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

07:20-08:10

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

15:05-23:55

1 stop16h 50m

£504

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

06:05-08:10

1 stop18h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

15:05-23:46

1 stop16h 41m

£512

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

07:00-09:35

1 stop18h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

12:10-20:59

1 stop16h 49m

£529

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

10:14-08:10

1 stop13h 56m

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

15:05-23:46

1 stop16h 41m

£532

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

20:00-08:30

1 stop28h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

21:05-19:05

1 stop30h 00m

£561

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Gatwick

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport, you should look to book at least 18 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to London, see what other customers have to say about Delta, SWISS and Virgin Atlantic. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL, at £477, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Delta. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport are JetBlue (£295), Vueling (£301), and Delta (£306).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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.

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