What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 36 daily flights from 18 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is currently February ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £22, while return flights cost around £18.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £181, however they can be found for as little as £24.

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround?

f being close to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

Does San Francisco have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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Thu 20/1116:00LGW - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 5/1219:10SFO - LGW

2 stops29h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 16/10£403

Thu 20/1121:30STN - SFO

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - STN

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£406

Thu 13/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 16/1116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£408

Sat 6/1206:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 12/116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£410

Thu 6/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 6/1216:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£412

Thu 6/1117:30LHR - SFO

2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 13/1116:40SFO - LHR

2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£413

Thu 20/1116:00LGW - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 1/1216:35SFO - LGW

2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£413

Thu 20/1120:00LTN - SFO

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - LTN

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£414

Sat 8/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 15/1116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop21h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£414

Thu 20/1110:40LGW - SFO

1 stop37h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 28/1119:10SFO - LGW

2 stops29h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£414

Sat 8/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 10/1116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£415

Thu 13/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 17/1116:40SFO - LHR

2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£415

Best flights to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Thu 20/1120:00LTN - SFO

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - LTN

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£414

Mon 17/1121:25LGW - SFO

2 stops49h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 1/1216:35SFO - LGW

1 stop15h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£447

Fri 6/221:05LHR - SFO

2 stops25h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 14/216:40SFO - LHR

2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£453

Tue 2/1218:40LHR - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Tue 9/1219:25SFO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£458

Tue 13/109:00LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 20/110:52SFO - LHR

2 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10£460

Mon 17/1106:20LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 05mDelta

Mon 1/1216:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/10£483

Tue 4/1109:50LCY - SFO

1 stop14h 05mLufthansa

Mon 24/1118:50SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£485

Sun 2/1119:40LGW - SFO

2 stops46h 30mBritish Airways

Sun 23/1122:45SFO - LGW

2 stops36h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£625

Sun 16/1106:30STN - SFO

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1118:20SFO - STN

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£428

Thu 5/209:00LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/200:43SFO - LHR

1 stop22h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10£481

Thu 4/1221:05LHR - SFO

2 stops25h 30mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 29/1216:40SFO - LHR

2 stops15h 45mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£482

Thu 6/1118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Thu 13/1119:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/10£487

Tue 9/1206:30LHR - SFO

1 stop13h 20mDelta

Wed 17/1205:55SFO - LHR

1 stop18h 50mDelta

Deal found 15/10£488

Mon 17/1109:50LCY - SFO

1 stop14h 05mLufthansa

Mon 1/1218:50SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 16/10£488

Tue 25/1109:00LTN - SFO

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1118:20SFO - LTN

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£453

Fri 7/1109:00LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 31/312:55SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10£485

Wed 28/118:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Thu 12/219:25SFO - LGW

2 stops31h 15mSWISS

Deal found 14/10£488

Wed 3/1209:50LCY - SFO

1 stop14h 05mLufthansa

Tue 9/1218:50SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 16/10£488

Fri 21/1113:30STN - SFO

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1116:40SFO - STN

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£471

Mon 23/321:25LGW - SFO

2 stops49h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 3/420:20SFO - LGW

2 stops31h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£576

Mon 17/1113:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1217:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10£485

Thu 5/318:40LGW - SFO

1 stop29h 50mSWISS

Mon 9/320:25SFO - LGW

1 stop14h 25mSWISS

Deal found 15/10£489

Thu 4/1209:40LCY - SFO

1 stop14h 15mLufthansa

Wed 10/1218:50SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£514

Tue 20/108:30STN - SFO

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/217:20SFO - STN

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£477

Sat 1/1109:00LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/1117:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10£488

Fri 12/1216:40LGW - SFO

1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat 27/1216:35SFO - LGW

1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£598

Thu 5/313:30LCY - SFO

1 stop35h 00mSWISS

Mon 9/320:25SFO - LCY

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Deal found 16/10£512

Thu 4/1209:40LCY - SFO

1 stop14h 15mLufthansa

Tue 9/1218:50SFO - LCY

1 stop13h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 16/10£517

Mon 10/1108:50LTN - SFO

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1117:20SFO - LTN

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£477

Wed 4/210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/217:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10£488

Direct flights to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Mon 3/1113:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Tue 11/1112:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£447

Mon 17/1111:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/1216:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/10£456

Tue 11/1113:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1117:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£458

Tue 4/1110:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Wed 10/1212:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£459

Wed 29/1013:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Mon 17/1117:25SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£460

Tue 11/1111:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 18/1116:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£462

Wed 3/1210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Wed 10/1212:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 17/10£463

Tue 18/1111:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/1216:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 16/10£464

Tue 4/1111:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 8/116:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£467

Tue 4/1111:40LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 26/1116:30SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£468

Tue 2/1210:05LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mAustrian Airlines

Tue 9/1212:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 17/10£469

Mon 17/1113:45LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa

Mon 1/1212:50SFO - LHR

Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/10£470

Last-minute flights to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals to San Francisco. Data last updated 17 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 6/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 6/1216:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£412

Thu 6/1117:30LHR - SFO

2 stops29h 05mScandinavian Airlines

Thu 13/1116:40SFO - LHR

2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£413

Sat 8/1115:35LHR - SFO

2 stops31h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 15/1116:40SFO - LHR

2 stops19h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£410

Sat 8/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 10/1116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 15/10£415

Thu 13/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Sun 16/1116:40SFO - LHR

1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£408

Thu 13/1106:40LHR - SFO

1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 17/1116:40SFO - LHR

2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 16/10£415

Thu 20/1116:00LGW - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 5/1219:10SFO - LGW

2 stops29h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 16/10£403

Thu 20/1121:30STN - SFO

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - STN

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£406

Thu 20/1116:00LGW - SFO

1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Mon 1/1216:35SFO - LGW

2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£413

Thu 20/1120:00LTN - SFO

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - LTN

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£414

Thu 20/1110:40LGW - SFO

1 stop37h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri 28/1119:10SFO - LGW

2 stops29h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£414

Thu 20/1121:40LGW - SFO

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:40SFO - LGW

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£416

One-way flights to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Mon 23/219:40LHR - SFO

2 stops35h 48mIberia

Deal found 15/10£334

Fri 7/1116:40LGW - SFO

1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 15/10£334

Sun 16/1111:55STN - SFO

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10£334

Thu 22/106:30SEN - SFO

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£334

Wed 28/107:50LCY - SFO

2 stops20h 58mIberia

Deal found 15/10£334

Mon 27/1020:50LTN - SFO

3 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£335

Sat 17/117:30LHR - SFO

3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£335

Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SFO

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£335

Thu 26/312:25STN - SFO

2 stops40h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£335

Mon 12/117:50LCY - SFO

2 stops29h 23mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/10£335

Sun 1/207:00LTN - SFO

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£336

Wed 28/115:25LHR - SFO

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/10£336

Flights to San Francisco in 2025

Return from	£379
One-way from	£334
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£483
Good round-trip deal	£460 or less
Good one-way deal	£453 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Thu 20/11

20:00-11:50

2 stops23h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

15:40-20:10

2 stops20h 30m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

STN - SFO

STNSFO

London Stansted

Sun 16/11

06:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

18:20-18:20

1 stop16h 00m

£428

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 17/11

21:25-14:30

2 stops49h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

16:35-15:45

1 stop15h 10m

£447

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Tue 25/11

09:00-15:35

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 30/11

18:20-22:00

1 stop19h 40m

£453

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

21:05-14:35

2 stops25h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

16:40-16:25

2 stops15h 45m

£453

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/12

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£458

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

10:52-09:40

2 stops14h 48m

£460

LondonSan Francisco

STN - SFO

STNSFO

London Stansted

Fri 21/11

13:30-14:35

2 stops33h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

16:40-23:20

2 stops22h 40m

£471

LondonSan Francisco

STN - SFO

STNSFO

London Stansted

Tue 20/1

08:30-15:35

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

17:20-21:05

1 stop19h 45m

£477

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Mon 10/11

08:50-15:35

1 stop14h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

17:20-15:25

1 stop14h 05m

£477

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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?

Booking 51 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 16 hours 0 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?

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 (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 Aer Lingus.

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

670 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,982 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,497 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,457 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?
For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 36 daily flights from 18 different airlines.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £22, while return flights cost around £18.
How much is a return flight to San Francisco?
A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £181, however they can be found for as little as £24.
Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).
Which airport is closest to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround?
f being close to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.
Does San Francisco have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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