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£369+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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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 13 June 2026.

Wed 12/817:45
LHR
-
SJC
2 stops36h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 1/918:12
SJC
-
LHR
2 stops28h 08m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6£464
Wed 12/810:55
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop20h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 23/812:32
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop14h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6£468
Tue 11/817:45
LHR
-
SJC
2 stops36h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 26/817:50
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop13h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£472
Thu 25/611:00
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop15h 33m
British Airways
Wed 8/714:23
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop16h 02m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£475
Sat 4/714:25
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop28h 24m
British Airways
Sat 18/714:23
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop14h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 9/6£476
Wed 8/708:55
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop22h 03m
British Airways
Sat 18/712:39
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop14h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 12/6£476
Wed 8/708:55
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop22h 03m
British Airways
Wed 15/712:39
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop18h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 13/6£477
Thu 27/806:30
LHR
-
SJC
2 stops18h 32m
Delta
Thu 10/909:05
SJC
-
LHR
2 stops17h 15m
Delta
Deal found 12/6£481
Tue 1/909:55
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop15h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 10/917:45
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop13h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/6£483
Tue 15/1210:45
LHR
-
SJC
1 stop16h 07m
Delta
Mon 28/1217:05
SJC
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
Delta
Deal found 12/6£485
Mon 7/909:20
LHR
-
OAK
2 stops22h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 7/1013:15
OAK
-
LHR
1 stop12h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/6£495
Sat 10/1010:55
LHR
-
OAK
1 stop21h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/1105:55
OAK
-
LHR
2 stops16h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/6£503

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Return from

£520

One-way from

£369

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Average price

£577
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  • 5 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

06:30-17:02

2 stops18h 32m

San Jose

Thu 10/9

09:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

£494

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

11:40-20:13

1 stop16h 33m

San Jose

Wed 2/9

17:50-15:35

1 stop13h 45m

£501
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£522

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Sun 16/8

09:55-22:13

1 stop20h 18m

San Jose

Sun 6/9

16:49-15:00

1 stop14h 11m

£525

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

11:40-22:50

1 stop19h 10m

San Jose

Sun 6/9

17:50-15:35

1 stop13h 45m

£525

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 27/10

16:45-14:25

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

10:00-15:45

2 stops21h 45m

£532

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 27/11

10:20-21:28

2 stops19h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

15:30-14:00

1 stop14h 30m

£548

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Wed 8/7

06:15-16:21

2 stops18h 06m

Oakland

Sat 25/7

06:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

£551

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

21:15-14:30

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:20-09:45

2 stops30h 25m

£555

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:45-18:50

2 stops18h 05m

£557

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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 29 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 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 £377
British Airways
British Airways
From £384
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £368
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £384

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 80 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 13 June 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
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
932 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,820 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,060 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,047 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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 £87, however they can be found for as little as £62.

  • 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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