Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from £226

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LON). 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£381

One-way from

£226

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£530

Good round-trip deal

£382 or less

Good one-way deal

£283 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 7/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • San Francisco to London
16/11
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to London (LON).

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Wed 8/1019:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Tue 28/1009:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 13/8£381
Sun 7/919:30SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Wed 24/908:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/8£381
Mon 20/1019:40SFO - LHR
2 stops17h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 27/1019:30LHR - SFO
1 stop27h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/8£383
Sat 15/1116:40SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 15/321:05LHR - SFO
2 stops25h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/8£385
Wed 10/919:30SFO - LCY
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Wed 17/918:05LCY - SFO
1 stop30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/8£386
Wed 1/1019:30SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Wed 15/1006:00LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 13/8£386
Wed 8/1019:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 22/1021:05LHR - SFO
2 stops27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/8£386
Sat 18/1020:10SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 30mLEVEL
Wed 22/1016:30LGW - SFO
1 stop33h 40mLEVEL
Deal found 13/8£387
Wed 3/908:00SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mIberia
Wed 10/912:15LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 40mIberia
Deal found 12/8£387
Wed 10/919:30SFO - LHR
2 stops28h 45mSWISS
Wed 17/920:05LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 05mSWISS
Deal found 13/8£389
Sun 30/1116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 6/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/8£390
Sat 11/1019:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 17/1010:20LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/8£391

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to London that are best for you.

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San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

19:40-09:35

2 stops29h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

06:40-14:35

1 stop15h 55m

£383

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

16:40-16:25

2 stops15h 45m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

19:50-14:35

2 stops26h 45m

£386

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

19:40-09:35

2 stops29h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

15:35-15:35

2 stops31h 00m

£386

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

20:10-22:40

1 stop18h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/10

16:30-18:10

1 stop33h 40m

£387

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

19:30-14:35

1 stop27h 05m

£390

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

06:40-14:35

1 stop15h 55m

£390

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

19:30-14:35

1 stop27h 05m

£390

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

06:40-14:35

1 stop15h 55m

£390

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

16:40-16:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

06:40-14:35

1 stop15h 55m

£390

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

20:10-08:30

1 stop28h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

13:00-18:10

1 stop37h 10m

£394

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to London may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to London 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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London. 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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON 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).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to London on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £403.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 32m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to London, such as United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to London from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London should be relatively easy as there are 42 daily outbound flights to London from 8 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to London is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £361 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, starting at £383 and £387 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £226. Users have also found prices from £227 and £228 on WestJet and Iberia, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to London?

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

    Before booking your flight to London from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (90%), Iberia (88%), KLM( 88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £266. While the most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow) can be booked for £311 on average our data indicates £1,221 when flying from San Francisco to London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £112). Flying from San Francisco to London 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to London

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£361Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£383Average£519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£387Average£403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£392Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£393Average£522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IberiaCheapest£423Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£426Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£430Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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