How long is the flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Departing from Glasgow to San Francisco will take you 15h 10m. 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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £433 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, starting at £448 and £504 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Before booking your flight from Glasgow to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Aer Lingus or KLM.

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

When flying from Glasgow to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 11.0 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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.

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Round-trip from	£503
One-way from	£372
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£640

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09:25-13:21

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20:40-16:30

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13:15-23:59

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08:25-16:35

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12:00-15:55

1 stop35h 55m

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £577). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Glasgow to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £766 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £503 on British Airways (1 Nov–8 Nov).

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

Booking 40 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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7.8

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1,578 reviews

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8.0

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

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1,578 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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7.8

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1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Aer Lingus

7.3

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KLM

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Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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 11.0 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 10m. 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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £433 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, starting at £448 and £504 round-trip. KLM is currently priced 36% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco (average of £577). Flying from Glasgow to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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

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Iberia	Cheapest£171	Average£563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£184	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	Cheapest£403	Average£778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	Cheapest£433	Average£688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£448	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£448	Average£581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£475	Average£536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£482	Average£697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£511	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£543	Average£729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Glasgow to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £766 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £503 on British Airways (1 Nov–8 Nov).

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

Booking 40 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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Glasgow to San Francisco flights typically cost between £608 and £766 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £503 on British Airways (1 Nov–8 Nov).