Cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco from £289

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SFO
27 Dec — 3 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

Cheap 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£655
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 52m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Glasgow to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 16/1216:30GLA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 27/1220:40SFO - GLA
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£547
Wed 3/1205:55GLA - SFO
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 13/1217:00SFO - GLA
2 stops19h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/11£556
Wed 3/1208:20GLA - SFO
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:20SFO - GLA
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£673
Tue 9/1208:55GLA - SFO
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/517:45SFO - GLA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£701
Wed 31/1211:40GLA - SFO
2 stops33h 33mIberia
Wed 6/515:08SFO - GLA
2 stops16h 27mIberia
Deal found 24/11£720

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Glasgow

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/3

08:20-16:35

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

21:40-19:25

1 stop14h 45m

£477

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/1

11:30-18:45

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

07:30-13:05

2 stops21h 35m

£501

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 30/4

10:00-17:40

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

19:30-16:45

1 stop13h 15m

£501

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

05:55-15:00

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

20:40-21:25

1 stop16h 45m

£508

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/1

16:30-15:35

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

17:30-18:00

1 stop16h 30m

£530

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Fri 9/1

20:10-15:35

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

07:30-09:25

2 stops17h 55m

£533

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 15/4

09:25-18:29

2 stops41h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

14:46-23:25

2 stops24h 39m

£539

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/12

20:50-22:48

3 stops57h 58m

£290

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/12

09:20-22:48

2 stops45h 28m

£303

GlasgowSan Francisco

GLA - SFO

GLASFO

Glasgow Intl

Sat 6/12

18:50-14:35

3 stops51h 45m

£349

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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 21 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 £383). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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 27 November 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 27 November 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

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 15h 15m. There are 5021 mi between Glasgow and San Francisco.

  • 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 £404 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and Finnair, starting at £418 and £431 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 £383). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £489). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Glasgow to San Francisco

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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£403Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£404Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£418Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£420Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FinnairCheapest£431Average£545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£436Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£477Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£494Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest£518Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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JetBlueCheapest£547Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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