Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from £272

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in January or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 3 March 2026.

Mon 2/316:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 23/321:25
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops49h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/3£448
Thu 30/419:40
SFO
-
STN
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/522:00
STN
-
SFO
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£448
Thu 1/1016:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/1017:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops29h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£448
Wed 4/316:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 8/318:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/3£449
Mon 27/408:10
SFO
-
LTN
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/515:15
LTN
-
SFO
3 stops32h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£450
Sun 16/816:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop32h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 26/806:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/2£450
Tue 10/317:40
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 18/318:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop27h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/3£451
Tue 28/416:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop33h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 11/521:15
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops25h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/3£451
Fri 24/420:20
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 2/508:00
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/3£451
Mon 2/316:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 8/310:40
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop35h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/2£452
Tue 21/416:45
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops15h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 27/406:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/3£452
Sun 12/416:45
SFO
-
LGW
3 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/419:55
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£453

Find 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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£448

One-way from

£272

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£517

Good round-trip deal

£501 or less

Good one-way deal

£267 or less
30/4-7/5
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • San Francisco to London
18/7
  • 18/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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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 3 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

16:35-09:45

1 stop33h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 21/4

21:15-16:35

2 stops51h 20m

£467

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:30-13:20

1 stop33h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

06:55-19:00

1 stop20h 05m

£487

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LTN

SFOLTN

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

16:45-23:00

2 stops22h 15m

London Luton

Wed 6/5

12:45-14:40

2 stops33h 55m

£495

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - SEN

SFOSEN

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

08:10-11:20

2 stops19h 10m

London Southend

Wed 6/5

08:25-21:10

2 stops20h 45m

£497

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

19:45-14:10

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

07:25-14:20

1 stop14h 55m

£502

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

£508

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

£510

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

£510

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

13:45-17:20

1 stop19h 35m

London City

Tue 12/5

20:15-11:45

1 stop23h 30m

£513

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

19:45-14:10

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 23/8

07:30-15:15

1 stop15h 45m

£518

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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 27 February 2026.

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 59 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £371). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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 3 March 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 31% 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 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to London flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 3 March 2026.

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

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

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.

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% 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 £373.

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 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 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, British Airways 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 3 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to London, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 31 daily outbound flights to London from 6 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like TAP AIR PORTUGAL, United Airlines, and KLM fly from San Francisco to London in about 10h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 30m. 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £369 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at £370 and £372 round-trip. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 34% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £245. Users have also found prices from £262 and £266 on Virgin Atlantic and KLM, 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: Air Canada (86%), Austrian Airlines (86%), United Airlines( 86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £174. While the most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow) can be booked for £376 on average, our data indicates £1,417 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.

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    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of £371). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£369Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£370Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£372Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£387Average£511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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