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— SFO
13 Aug — 20 Aug1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 July 2026.

Wed 2/921:20
STN
-
SFO
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/916:30
SFO
-
STN
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£454
Mon 24/808:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/919:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£456
Fri 18/1212:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop20h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 8/112:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7£461
Thu 12/1120:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop23h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 29/1116:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/7£464
Wed 4/1109:00
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Mon 9/1119:25
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 13/7£465
Sat 14/1106:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 1/1222:45
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops24h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/7£466
Tue 22/909:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Wed 30/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 12/7£467
Thu 27/806:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/919:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£467
Thu 10/909:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Tue 15/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 13/7£467
Thu 17/908:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Sun 20/919:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 13/7£468
Thu 27/809:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Tue 8/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 14/7£468
Wed 2/916:30
LTN
-
SFO
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/916:35
SFO
-
LTN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£469

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Return from

£454

One-way from

£307

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£618
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  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 07m total
  • London to San Francisco Bay Area
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 5/9

06:55-14:20

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

16:45-11:10

Nonstop10h 25m

£493

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

13:30-19:45

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

13:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£493

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

07:25-14:20

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

12:38-10:10

1 stop13h 32m

£494

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/1

06:35-14:50

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 15/1

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£501

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:20-09:45

2 stops30h 25m

£509

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

10:35-13:35

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

13:00-07:25

Nonstop10h 25m

£517
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

16:15-19:10

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

16:50-11:10

Nonstop10h 20m

£519

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Tue 22/9

19:15-16:35

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

14:25-12:35

1 stop14h 10m

£521

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

10:00-23:56

2 stops21h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

08:55-15:45

2 stops22h 50m

£538

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

06:30-15:50

2 stops17h 20m

San Jose

Thu 10/9

09:52-13:05

2 stops19h 13m

£539

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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 19 hours 6 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 (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 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.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £184
British Airways
British Airways
From £386
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £381
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £387

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, SWISS and Aer Lingus.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

The best time to book flights to San Francisco Bay Area is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,990 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,134 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,116 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
943 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - IAD

The vegetarian choice wasn’t good. The snack was bad. Otherwise, everything was great.

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, Iberia 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 £192, however they can be found for as little as £72.

  • 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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