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£392+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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14 Jun — 21 Jun1
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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 15 May 2026.

Fri 25/909:20
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop17h 17m
Delta
Sat 3/1014:35
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop17h 00m
Delta
Deal found 12/5£398
Fri 25/912:25
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop16h 28m
Delta
Sun 4/1012:45
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
Delta
Deal found 12/5£401
Thu 24/1211:05
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop17h 53m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/107:15
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/5£476
Thu 3/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 17/923:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/5£486
Fri 17/717:45
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/714:55
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£487
Sat 26/911:25
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop14h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 3/1008:45
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop16h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5£489
Sat 19/1206:30
LHR
-
SJC
2 stops24h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 1/107:15
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£492
Fri 25/909:20
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop17h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 3/1017:45
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£493
Fri 18/918:15
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop22h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 1/1017:45
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/5£493
Tue 15/911:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Air France
Fri 25/923:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Air France
Deal found 11/5£493
Sun 6/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 26/913:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop12h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/5£494
Tue 22/906:15
LHR
-
SJC
2 stops18h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/1011:30
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£496

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Return from

£486

One-way from

£369

Popular in

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February

Average price

£533
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  • 3/9-17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 54m total
  • London to San Francisco Bay Area
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

12:55-22:32

1 stop17h 37m

San Jose

Wed 26/8

06:00-06:20

1 stop16h 20m

£510

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

06:30-15:50

2 stops17h 20m

San Jose

Wed 26/8

09:35-13:05

2 stops19h 30m

£513

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

11:45-20:12

2 stops16h 27m

San Jose

Thu 2/7

20:19-17:35

1 stop13h 16m

£517

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

06:15-23:54

2 stops25h 39m

Oakland

Sat 4/7

12:33-10:00

1 stop13h 27m

£518

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

15:25-18:45

Nonstop11h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

15:54-13:15

1 stop13h 21m

£520

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

10:55-23:49

1 stop20h 54m

San Jose

Sat 3/10

11:33-15:35

1 stop20h 02m

£523

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

£524

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

11:00-18:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Jose

Thu 27/8

12:42-11:05

1 stop14h 23m

£526
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

11:40-14:40

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

16:45-10:55

Nonstop10h 10m

£528

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Fri 26/6

08:55-19:35

2 stops18h 40m

San Jose

Fri 3/7

20:19-17:35

1 stop13h 16m

£528

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

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 78 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.

How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco Bay Area takes 17 hours 23 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 Wednesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 £368
British Airways
British Airways
From £342
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £366
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £376

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 British Airways.

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 15 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic 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
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,727 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,982 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
914 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were 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 £203, however they can be found for as little as £84.

  • 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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