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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from £280

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in September or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£280

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£538

Good round-trip deal

£488 or less

Good one-way deal

£299 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 30/11-4/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • San Francisco to London
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • San Francisco to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 November 2025.

Wed 19/1116:15SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1109:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£451
Mon 8/1215:35SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 13/1217:00LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/11£452
Fri 28/1119:10SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 7/1210:40LGW - SFO
1 stop35h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 19/11£452
Wed 26/1108:25SFO - LTN
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1220:50LTN - SFO
3 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£452
Sat 6/1216:40SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 12/1219:50LHR - SFO
2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/11£452
Mon 1/1219:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1207:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11£453
Wed 10/1216:15SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Thu 15/111:10LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£454
Mon 8/1208:25SFO - STN
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1213:50STN - SFO
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£455
Mon 24/1113:20SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/11£455
Mon 24/1106:00SFO - LHR
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Tue 23/1217:20LHR - SFO
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Deal found 18/11£455
Fri 28/1116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 7/1217:00LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 19/11£456
Tue 18/1119:25SFO - LCY
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Tue 25/1109:15LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 17/11£457

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SFO - LHR

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San Francisco

Sat 7/2

16:03-17:40

2 stops17h 37m

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

10:20-20:29

2 stops18h 09m

£457

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 11/12

06:35-19:35

1 stop21h 00m

£459

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

11:18-10:50

1 stop15h 32m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

11:10-18:55

1 stop15h 45m

£465

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

06:35-14:50

1 stop16h 15m

£466

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 13/2

16:30-10:40

Nonstop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

£467

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

16:30-10:40

Nonstop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

11:40-14:40

Nonstop11h 00m

£468

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

13:00-18:30

2 stops22h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/4

19:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

£469

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

09:30-15:55

1 stop14h 25m

£473

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

07:00-09:20

2 stops18h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

21:05-14:40

2 stops25h 35m

£475

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - STN

SFOSTN

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

16:40-23:00

3 stops22h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 10/12

14:45-14:35

2 stops31h 50m

£478

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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 14 November 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 88 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £351). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £615). 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 20 November 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% 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 afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday 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 20 November 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Wednesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 45% 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 £409.

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

How often are flights from San Francisco to London delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Francisco and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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 20 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to London, such as Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,027 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,533 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 28 daily outbound flights to London from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to London in about 10h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 27m. There are 5350 mi between San Francisco and London. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to London is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £364 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Virgin Atlantic, starting at £373 and £377 round-trip. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 36% 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 JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £285. Users have also found prices from £295 and £312 on SWISS and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - London Gatwick or San Francisco - London City, San Francisco - London Heathrow is the most popular route 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: American Airlines (87%), Aer Lingus (87%), Alaska Airlines( 87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £282. While the most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow) can be booked for £335 on average, our data indicates £1,489 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £351). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £615). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to London

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£364Average£458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£373Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£377Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£396Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£423Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£427Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£435Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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