Cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco from £312

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SFO
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Glasgow to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 16/1208:20GLA - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAer Lingus
Sat 27/1217:20SFO - GLA
1 stop14h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/12£713
Tue 16/1209:50GLA - SFO
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1217:30SFO - GLA
1 stop15h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£831
Tue 16/1206:05GLA - SFO
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Sat 27/1209:21SFO - GLA
2 stops19h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/12£1,079

Find flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£312

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£733
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 11/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Glasgow

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/2

05:55-15:00

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

20:40-21:25

1 stop16h 45m

£503

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/1

11:40-14:35

2 stops34h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

16:40-21:25

2 stops20h 45m

£545

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Mon 6/4

09:40-12:40

1 stop35h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

13:40-16:40

1 stop19h 00m

£551

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/2

10:40-23:25

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

07:10-09:55

2 stops18h 45m

£555

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

08:40-15:00

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

15:50-16:35

2 stops16h 45m

£556

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/1

06:05-11:50

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

14:05-09:55

2 stops35h 50m

£558

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/2

12:50-10:54

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

07:00-12:05

2 stops21h 05m

£562

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 28/2

08:40-15:00

1 stop14h 20m

£312

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 27/2

11:40-18:45

1 stop15h 05m

£312

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/2

11:40-22:58

2 stops19h 18m

£447

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Best time to book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Glasgow to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £379). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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 GLA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow 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 5 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Glasgow 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.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow 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 Glasgow?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Glasgow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Glasgow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 12 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Glasgow. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Departing from Glasgow to San Francisco will take you 17h 05m. There are 5021 mi between Glasgow and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Glasgow to San Francisco is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £399 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Finnair, starting at £413 and £426 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £379). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £483). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£171Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£399Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£413Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£415Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£426Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£431Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air CanadaCheapest£512Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£527Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£542Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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