£393+ Cheap flights to San Francisco
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Flights to San Francisco in 2025
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Mon 1/9
11:45-11:45
1 stop32h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 8/9
20:55-14:15
1 stop33h 20m
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Mon 8/9
09:30-21:18
2 stops19h 48m
San Francisco
Thu 18/9
16:37-14:35
1 stop13h 58m
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Mon 3/11
17:10-19:30
Nonstop10h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 18/11
16:05-10:15
Nonstop10h 10m
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Tue 9/9
10:45-13:50
Nonstop11h 05m
San Francisco
Tue 16/9
19:20-13:45
Nonstop10h 25m
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Thu 4/9
18:40-16:10
1 stop29h 30m
San Francisco
Sat 13/9
19:30-17:50
1 stop14h 20m
LondonSan Francisco
LHR - SFO
LHRSFO
London Heathrow
Sat 22/11
06:00-14:45
1 stop16h 45m
San Francisco
Fri 28/11
19:10-18:55
1 stop15h 45m
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Fri 21/11
16:40-14:45
1 stop30h 05m
San Francisco
Sat 29/11
16:35-09:50
1 stop33h 15m
LondonSan Francisco
LCY - SFO
LCYSFO
London City
Sat 8/11
08:40-16:25
1 stop15h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 15/11
19:25-12:50
1 stop33h 25m
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Wed 3/9
10:55-23:59
1 stop21h 04m
San Francisco
Wed 8/10
11:00-10:55
1 stop15h 55m
LondonSan Francisco
LGW - SFO
LGWSFO
London Gatwick
Thu 20/11
11:20-19:04
2 stops39h 44m
San Francisco
Sat 13/12
23:59-07:30
2 stops47h 31m
Best time to book a flight to San Francisco
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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco
When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to San Francisco?
On average, a flight from London to San Francisco takes 15 hours 51 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to San Francisco should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to San Francisco
The most flights from London to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?
The most popular airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Delta, Air Canada and TAP AIR PORTUGAL.
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 11.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco, such as Delta, Air New Zealand and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Food
Boarding
Crew
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Comfort
Food
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Food
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
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Food
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Food
Boarding
Crew
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Aaron,Oct 2024
TUS - LAX
FAQs about flying to San Francisco
San Francisco airport overview
San Francisco International Airport is located 21km (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.
Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-storey Domestic Parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.
San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.
Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.
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