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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport from £294

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHR
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London Heathrow are usually found in October or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£474

One-way from

£294

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£509

Good round-trip deal

£501 or less

Good one-way deal

£323 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 1/10-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • San Francisco to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Wed 1/1019:40SFO - LHR
2 stops17h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 7/1007:05LHR - SFO
2 stops17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£474
Sun 4/511:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir Canada
Tue 20/508:45LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4£475
Sun 4/516:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 20/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£476
Wed 14/516:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Wed 28/516:25LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
Deal found 29/4£480
Tue 2/919:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1008:50LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£482
Wed 3/916:35SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1010:30LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£483
Wed 20/812:16SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 34mIberia
Tue 26/810:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mIberia
Deal found 28/4£485
Wed 7/512:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/508:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4£488
Mon 22/916:20SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/1006:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/4£489
Mon 28/413:45SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Wed 7/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Deal found 28/4£496
Sat 10/519:40SFO - LHR
2 stops38h 10mSWISS
Tue 20/508:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 25mSWISS
Deal found 28/4£503
Mon 15/916:35SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 15/1010:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£508

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San Francisco

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

19:40-21:35

2 stops17h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

07:05-16:30

2 stops17h 25m

£474

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

16:05-10:25

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

11:15-14:15

Nonstop11h 00m

£480

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

16:35-11:00

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

£482

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

16:35-13:20

1 stop12h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/10

10:30-21:40

2 stops19h 10m

£483

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

16:25-14:40

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

07:40-15:55

1 stop16h 15m

£486

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

19:55-14:10

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

08:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

£488

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

16:20-17:45

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

18:45-14:30

1 stop27h 45m

£489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

12:15-09:35

1 stop13h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

08:45-19:38

2 stops18h 53m

£494

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

19:40-17:50

2 stops38h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

08:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

£503

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

16:35-11:00

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/10

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

£508

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Heathrow

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

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

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

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 SFO to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 29 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

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

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow 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 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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to London, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 42 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 8 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from San Francisco on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £474, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Iberia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £480 and £482, respectively. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco 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 £294. Air Canada flights start at £295 while deals on Aer Lingus start at £298 one-way.

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

    Consider Air Canada (84%), Austrian Airlines (84%) or SWISS (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,981 for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £284 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £389.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£391Average£407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£423Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£428Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£431Average£532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£435Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapest£443Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£458Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£482Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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