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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport

SFO — LHR
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow

Round-trip from

£482

One-way from

£235

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£673
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 10/1-29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 32m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 14m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport (average of £483). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £986). 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 XIH to LHR?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,209 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,220 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,223 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,580 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport in 15h 31m. Fly via KLM, Virgin Atlantic, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5352 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    £171 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Atlantic. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from £243 and £263, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - London Heathrow, San Jose - London Heathrow or Oakland - London Heathrow when deciding on the best route from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport on time: Air Canada (86%), Austrian Airlines (86%), United Airlines (86%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport? While on average our users pay £2,613, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £182. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around £496.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Heathrow.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport (average of £483). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £986). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Heathrow

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£436Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£437Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£442Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£458Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£472Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest£472Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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