Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

New York (JFK) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £417.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 39m.

Question 5

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

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For as low as £417, SWISS can have you in San Francisco from London Gatwick Airport in 16h 54m. 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.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at £367, 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £367 and £370, respectively. Users have found that Finnair is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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Before booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, Finnair or British Airways.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 22% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £450. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £571.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from London Gatwick Airport. Prices for February average £495 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £335. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to SFO?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 17

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

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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 7 different airlines.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to San Francisco.

Question 20

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco?

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When you search for this flight from Gatwick to San Francisco, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to San Francisco?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Gatwick to San Francisco.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco with no change fees.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Francisco from Gatwick today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£415
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£798

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Finnair	Cheapest£367	Average£443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest£367	Average£455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
SWISS	Cheapest£370	Average£468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	Cheapest£372	Average£859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Iberia	Cheapest£377	Average£566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£384	Average£467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£388	Average£521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco from £415

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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