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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco from £396

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SFO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£525
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • London to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 13 June 2025.

Thu 4/918:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 30mSWISS
Sat 13/919:30SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£396
Fri 21/1116:40LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 29/1116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/6£397
Wed 3/910:55LGW - SFO
1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1011:00SFO - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£399
Thu 20/1111:20LGW - SFO
2 stops39h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/1223:59SFO - LGW
2 stops47h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6£402
Wed 10/915:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 54mBritish Airways
Wed 17/910:23SFO - LGW
1 stop13h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6£412
Tue 26/812:00LGW - SFO
1 stop19h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/906:15SFO - LGW
2 stops19h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/6£427
Tue 10/612:00LGW - SFO
2 stops40h 22mDelta
Wed 25/605:35SFO - LGW
2 stops44h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/6£438
Mon 25/820:40LGW - SFO
1 stop27h 30mIberia
Thu 4/911:32SFO - LGW
2 stops24h 28mIberia
Deal found 11/6£478
Tue 24/609:40LGW - SFO
1 stop34h 45mAir Transat
Mon 14/713:25SFO - LGW
1 stop34h 30mAir Transat
Deal found 11/6£519
Sun 24/812:10LGW - SFO
1 stop20h 25mJetBlue
Wed 10/907:00SFO - LGW
1 stop18h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6£528

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 4/9

18:40-16:10

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 13/9

19:30-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

£396

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

16:40-14:45

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£397

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 3/9

10:55-23:59

1 stop21h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

11:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

£399

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

11:20-19:04

2 stops39h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

23:59-07:30

2 stops47h 31m

£402

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

15:05-23:59

1 stop16h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

10:23-08:10

1 stop13h 47m

£412

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

12:00-23:47

1 stop19h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

06:15-10:00

2 stops19h 45m

£427

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 1/7

10:40-22:56

2 stops20h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 13/7

23:47-08:35

2 stops24h 48m

£462

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 11/8

12:00-01:35

1 stop21h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

22:50-10:00

1 stop27h 10m

£467

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 26/8

07:25-18:10

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:32-20:00

2 stops24h 28m

£475

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

12:05-13:25

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

15:15-11:15

1 stop36h 00m

£494

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air Transat and Finnair from London to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at £396, SWISS will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £397 and £402, respectively. Users have found that SWISS is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £426. Users have also found prices from £461 and £493 on British Airways and WestJet, respectively.

  • 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?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£341Average£451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£357Average£438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£364Average£470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£366Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£374Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£375Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IcelandairCheapest£638Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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