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£369+ Cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Area

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— SFO
30 May — 6 Jun1
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 30 April 2026.

Fri 15/511:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 31/523:59
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4£459
Fri 15/513:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 29/523:59
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4£460
Mon 29/617:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 21m
Delta
Tue 14/706:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£464
Thu 2/717:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 21m
Delta
Sun 12/707:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Delta
Deal found 30/4£469
Mon 7/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/912:20
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4£474
Tue 30/610:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Mon 13/716:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 30/4£478
Wed 16/1210:05
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 4/112:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4£479
Tue 5/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/512:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/4£480
Mon 4/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£480
Tue 12/507:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 29/521:15
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4£481
Wed 24/607:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 3/819:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4£482
Wed 6/507:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Fri 15/521:05
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/4£483

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Return from

£459

One-way from

£369

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Average price

£496
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 51m total
  • London to San Francisco
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 38m total
  • London to San Francisco Bay Area
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Price

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

06:30-12:50

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

16:45-10:55

Nonstop10h 10m

£508

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Tue 21/7

06:15-17:12

2 stops18h 57m

San Jose

Tue 28/7

13:40-13:05

2 stops15h 25m

£517

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£519

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

08:50-15:55

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

15:50-12:45

1 stop12h 55m

£519

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 30/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

18:50-17:35

1 stop14h 45m

£531

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£538

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

06:30-16:15

2 stops17h 45m

San Jose

Sat 3/10

11:33-12:10

1 stop16h 37m

£538

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Thu 28/5

09:25-15:50

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

17:35-16:45

1 stop15h 10m

£543

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 10/5

14:50-22:59

2 stops16h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

12:05-10:10

1 stop14h 05m

£543

LondonSan Jose

LHR - SJC

LHRSJC

London Heathrow

Thu 28/5

10:55-18:20

1 stop15h 25m

San Jose

Sat 6/6

07:10-06:25

1 stop15h 15m

£547

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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 59 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 44 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 Friday, 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.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £366
British Airways
British Airways
From £341
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £365
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £357

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 30 April 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
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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
913 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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
9,677 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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
7,964 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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
7,937 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
913 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

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 £540, however they can be found for as little as £86.

  • 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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