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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £494 and £740 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Nov–7 Dec).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £494 and £740 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Nov–7 Dec).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £429.

Question 4

How often are flights from San Francisco to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 11m.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in about 10h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £374, Lufthansa will fly you from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £406 and £437, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £173. United Airlines flights start at £246 while deals on KLM start at £267 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 34 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of £487). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £995). 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SFO to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £1,556 for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £233 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £526.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Consider American Airlines (81%), Aer Lingus (81%) or Alaska Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport are Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight at midday.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 44 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 6 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from San Francisco to Heathrow via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Francisco to Heathrow by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Heathrow with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from San Francisco to Heathrow with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Heathrow become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Heathrow from San Francisco today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£516
One-way from	£272
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£811
Good round-trip deal	£758 or less
Good one-way deal	£343 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest£374	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£406	Average£586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£437	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£456	Average£583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£458	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	Cheapest£478	Average£861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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

Booking 34 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?

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

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight at midday.

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

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £494 and £740 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Nov–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

The most flights from SFO to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to London delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £429.

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 11m.

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San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £494 and £740 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Scandinavian Airlines (30 Nov–7 Dec).