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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco from £359

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SFO
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£392

One-way from

£359

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£450
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 15/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2026.

Wed 15/409:15
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
SWISS
Sun 26/419:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1£392
Mon 2/218:40
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Wed 18/219:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1£393
Thu 22/118:40
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Wed 18/219:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1£394
Thu 22/118:40
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Wed 4/219:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1£394
Wed 8/421:50
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/419:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£396
Wed 8/418:05
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/419:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£397
Fri 17/409:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Tue 5/514:00
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop34h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 15/1£400
Tue 14/407:20
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/419:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£401
Thu 14/509:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Thu 28/514:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop34h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 14/1£404
Mon 27/412:20
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops37h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 30/407:00
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops41h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1£406
Thu 14/509:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
SWISS
Thu 21/514:20
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 30m
SWISS
Deal found 13/1£406
Wed 1/714:30
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops50h 31m
Iberia
Wed 22/713:59
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops36h 51m
Iberia
Deal found 15/1£408

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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San Francisco

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Depart

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Price

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

14:20-17:50

1 stop19h 30m

£392

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 17/2

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£465

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

20:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£465

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

16:00-17:05

1 stop32h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

17:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£468

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

21:25-14:30

2 stops49h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

17:35-15:45

1 stop15h 10m

£473

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 23/3

21:25-15:30

2 stops49h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

20:20-09:45

1 stop29h 25m

£474

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 13/2

16:40-14:45

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

19:10-08:20

2 stops29h 10m

£477

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

21:25-14:35

2 stops25h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

16:35-20:35

2 stops20h 00m

£481

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

09:35-16:05

2 stops62h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£484

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 22/2

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£494

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of £359). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £487). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 16 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair, SWISS, andVirgin Atlantic from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,121 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,679 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from London Gatwick?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from London Gatwick, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from London Gatwick to San Francisco per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

    For as low as £392, SWISS can have you in San Francisco from London Gatwick Airport in 14h 50m. London Gatwick Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5374 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at £374, Finnair will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £384 and £385, respectively. Users have found that Finnair is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to San Francisco?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to San Francisco?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of £359). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £487). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£374Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£384Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£385Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£388Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£389Average£459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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