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— SFO
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

Find the latest flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 14 January 2026.

Return from

£390

One-way from

£242

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£491
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • London to San Francisco
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 42m total
  • London to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 22/113:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 4/221:23
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop28h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1£390
Thu 8/1009:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Tue 13/1014:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 13/1£390
Wed 1/408:50
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Mon 20/410:50
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop12h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£391
Sat 24/111:45
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops21h 02m
British Airways
Sun 15/218:16
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops40h 44m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£391
Sun 18/110:05
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/219:25
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£392
Fri 20/213:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/312:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£392
Wed 28/119:40
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops35h 32m
British Airways
Sun 15/218:16
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops40h 44m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£392
Fri 30/109:00
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops19h 53m
Air Canada
Thu 5/208:25
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/1£393
Thu 22/109:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Wed 4/219:25
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop29h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1£393
Sat 7/311:35
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops16h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 14/322:40
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1£394
Thu 12/218:40
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Tue 17/219:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 12/1£394
Fri 23/113:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 11/212:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 12/1£395

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

09:50-16:35

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

16:59-15:05

1 stop14h 06m

£393

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Mon 2/2

09:15-16:30

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

19:25-17:05

1 stop13h 40m

£394

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

10:35-13:40

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

16:35-11:10

Nonstop10h 35m

£397

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 6/6

06:30-12:40

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

10:10-12:20

1 stop18h 10m

£397

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

06:30-12:40

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

10:10-12:20

1 stop18h 10m

£397

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

16:15-19:20

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 14/4

16:15-19:20

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

16:35-11:10

Nonstop10h 35m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

13:00-16:10

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 18/5

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 21/2

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£399

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£399

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco Bay Area

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco Bay Area takes 20 hours 26 minutes. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco Bay Area

The most flights from London to San Francisco Bay Area are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The most popular airlines flying from London to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

British Airways
British Airways
From £374
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £369
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £380
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £337

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco Bay Area are Delta, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,711 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,671 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco Bay Area

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A return flight to San Francisco Bay Area will typically cost around £168, however they can be found for as little as £116.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco Bay Area depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco Bay Area, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • 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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