Cheap flights from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport from £316

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LHR
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£316

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£588

Good one-way deal

£395 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/12-17/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • San Diego to London
15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • San Diego to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£182 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to London Heathrow.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Mon 8/1219:00SAN - LHR
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1215:20LHR - SAN
2 stops16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11£488
Sun 30/1116:41SAN - LHR
1 stop30h 24mDelta
Fri 12/1212:30LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 48mDelta
Deal found 17/11£489
Tue 2/1217:35SAN - LHR
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Thu 11/1206:35LHR - SAN
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£491
Thu 4/1212:50SAN - LHR
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Thu 11/1206:35LHR - SAN
1 stop17h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£492
Sat 29/1116:44SAN - LHR
1 stop33h 16mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1212:50LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11£493
Tue 2/1210:52SAN - LHR
2 stops16h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:35LHR - SAN
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£494
Wed 3/1212:45SAN - LHR
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1211:10LHR - SAN
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£497
Sun 30/1118:10SAN - LHR
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1206:00LHR - SAN
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£498
Wed 10/1207:00SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 55mAustrian Airlines
Tue 16/1212:05LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 28mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 18/11£500
Tue 2/1206:30SAN - LHR
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - SAN
2 stops19h 36mDelta
Deal found 19/11£502
Tue 2/1212:08SAN - LHR
1 stop14h 07mLufthansa
Tue 9/1207:40LHR - SAN
1 stop16h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£503
Tue 2/1210:47SAN - LHR
1 stop13h 48mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1212:50LHR - SAN
Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11£504

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

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 7/1

13:00-09:40

1 stop12h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

11:35-22:37

1 stop19h 02m

£490

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 7/1

06:15-09:40

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

11:35-17:28

1 stop13h 53m

£494

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Sun 11/1

22:15-20:10

1 stop13h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

10:00-21:05

2 stops19h 05m

£508

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Sat 10/1

20:37-09:40

2 stops29h 03m

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

06:35-23:40

2 stops25h 05m

£510

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Sun 7/12

10:23-07:30

1 stop13h 07m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/12

15:20-23:42

1 stop16h 22m

£516

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 10/12

10:52-10:50

2 stops15h 58m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/12

15:20-23:37

1 stop16h 17m

£523

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 22/4

16:45-11:30

Nonstop10h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

11:35-14:55

Nonstop11h 20m

£527

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Wed 7/1

14:20-11:40

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

08:55-17:39

1 stop16h 44m

£528

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Fri 27/2

11:30-09:40

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

06:35-19:48

2 stops20h 13m

£536

San DiegoLondon

SAN - LHR

SANLHR

San Diego

Fri 27/2

10:37-16:00

3 stops21h 23m

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

10:20-22:55

2 stops19h 35m

£539

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport (average of £371). Flying from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £632). 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 SAN to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to London Heathrow?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow. You should not have trouble finding flights to London Heathrow from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 6 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the San Diego airport to London Heathrow. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport in 12h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5469 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £523 on this airline. This flight start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £320. Iberia flights start at £327 while deals on Lufthansa start at £327 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

    Consider American Airlines (77%), Alaska Airlines (77%) or British Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport is generally £467, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £330. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - London Heathrow), you can expect to pay £385 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Heathrow 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 Diego to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport (average of £371). Flying from San Diego to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £632). 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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