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£299+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
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 24 January 2026.

Fri 13/314:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops32h 04m
Air Canada
Wed 18/322:45
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops25h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1£379
Fri 13/314:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops32h 04m
Air Canada
Sun 15/314:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop35h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1£379
Tue 3/309:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Tue 17/320:25
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 23/1£379
Sat 14/213:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Wed 18/217:25
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 22/1£380
Thu 3/909:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Sun 6/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 23/1£380
Sat 31/113:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/212:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£381
Sat 28/208:35
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
SWISS
Sun 8/320:25
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 22/1£381
Thu 12/206:00
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
SWISS
Sun 15/219:25
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops18h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 23/1£382
Mon 23/209:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Mon 2/319:25
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 24/1£382
Fri 30/109:00
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops19h 53m
Air Canada
Fri 6/208:25
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops18h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/1£382
Wed 9/909:15
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 20m
SWISS
Wed 23/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop28h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 21/1£382
Thu 9/405:40
LTN
-
SFO
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/419:40
SFO
-
LTN
1 stop31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£383

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Return from

£379

One-way from

£299

Popular in

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February

Average price

£484
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  • 13/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 29m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 57h 02m total
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

09:30-15:55

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

13:20-11:50

1 stop14h 30m

£379

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

10:05-14:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

£383

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

19:30-14:10

Nonstop10h 40m

£383

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

17:00-20:20

Nonstop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

£383

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£384

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

19:25-21:25

2 stops18h 00m

£384

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

£384

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Tue 5/5

05:40-17:55

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

19:40-21:45

1 stop18h 05m

£388

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 14/2

07:50-15:35

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

16:59-14:00

1 stop13h 01m

£392

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Thu 9/4

05:40-17:55

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

19:40-19:15

1 stop15h 35m

£394

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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 18 hours 28 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 £315
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £366
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £364
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £335

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 24 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
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,193 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,744 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,694 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 £57, however they can be found for as little as £34.

  • 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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