Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from £387

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 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from London to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£414

One-way from

£387

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£611

Good round-trip deal

£478 or less

Good one-way deal

£518 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 21m total
  • London to San Francisco
23/10
  • 23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 35m total
  • London to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£66 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 August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London (LON) to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from London to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Mon 29/916:55LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1008:08SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£414
Thu 11/915:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/906:00SFO - LGW
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8£414
Sun 7/920:45LCY - SFO
1 stop23h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 30/913:45SFO - LCY
1 stop21h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/8£414
Mon 15/906:55LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 26/923:56SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8£415
Thu 11/915:05LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 26/922:43SFO - LGW
1 stop25h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/8£415
Mon 22/918:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 25/919:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/8£416
Wed 24/909:20LCY - SFO
2 stops18h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 2/1013:45SFO - LCY
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/8£416
Sun 21/908:30LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1011:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/8£417
Thu 25/909:25LCY - SFO
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Thu 9/1019:30SFO - LCY
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 27/8£417
Tue 14/1010:30LHR - SFO
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1207:30SFO - LHR
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£417
Sun 7/910:55LGW - SFO
2 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/914:22SFO - LGW
1 stop36h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£417
Thu 18/909:25LCY - SFO
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Wed 1/1019:30SFO - LCY
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 27/8£417

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to San Francisco that are best for you.

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

07:40-14:50

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 11/9

15:05-23:59

1 stop16h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

06:00-08:10

2 stops18h 10m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

15:05-23:59

1 stop16h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

22:45-08:10

1 stop25h 25m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Mon 6/10

20:10-11:45

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

13:45-16:40

1 stop18h 55m

£414

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

11:15-22:24

1 stop19h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

05:45-06:20

2 stops16h 35m

£415

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:55-19:00

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

13:05-07:25

Nonstop10h 20m

£415

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

10:35-13:40

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

08:25-06:55

1 stop14h 30m

£415

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 23/10

10:20-16:30

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

16:40-18:50

2 stops18h 10m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Mon 29/9

09:25-16:35

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

19:40-18:45

1 stop15h 05m

£416

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 26/9

06:40-16:30

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

16:40-16:25

2 stops15h 45m

£416

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Best time to book a flight from London to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London 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 LON to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 29 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from London to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from London to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from London to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from London to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £401.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 17m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 06m.

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 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from London to San Francisco. 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.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from London; the airport handles an average of 35 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 17 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from London. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from London to San Francisco in 15h 10m. Fly via Lufthansa, American Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. London and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £236. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at £347 and £348, respectively. Delta is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £388. United Airlines flights start at £389 while deals on WestJet start at £389 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to San Francisco?

    Consider KLM (85%), Air France (85%) or Delta (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from London to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from London to San Francisco is £408. On average you can expect to pay £1,931. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £309.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Copenhagen?

    Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads are currently the most popular points of interest in Copenhagen at the moment. Tivoli, Opera House, and Højbro Plads can be accessed by travelling approximately 5.3 mi, 4.9 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen. Travellers can book a car hire at Kastrup Copenhagen for about £44 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Lisbon?

    Chiado, Sé de Lisboa, and Londres are the most popular attractions in Lisbon if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Chiado, Sé de Lisboa, and Londres can be accessed by travelling approximately 4.5 mi, 4.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Lisbon can hire a car from Lisbon Humberto Delgado for about £20 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to San Francisco flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from London 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from London to San Francisco?

    If you are looking for flights to San Francisco from London that are eco-friendly, there are a couple of airlines that we can recommend. The recommended airlines are Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue and Singapore Airlines. If you choose to fly with Brussels Airlines, you will be flying with an airline that trains its pilots only to use one engine during taxiing and limited flaps while landing. This saves a lot of fuel. The fleet of aircraft for long-haul flights has also been replaced with models consuming 3.1% less fuel. Finnair is another great option for sustainable travel. They plan to cut their carbon emissions by 2025 by 50% from 2019’s level. This airline is also working on sustainable catering. Jetblue uses Airbus A320neos which improve fuel economy by 15%. This airline also uses Sharklets, which are wing tip devices that improve aerodynamics and reduce carbon emissions by 4%. Singapore Airlines is another great airline to fly with for eco-friendly travel. This airline is working on sustainable fuel and regularly replaces its planes with newer models that consume less fuel.

  • How to fly more sustainably from London to San Francisco?

    There are many great ways to travel more sustainably to San Francisco from London. One of the best ways you can do this is by taking a direct flight. Taking a direct flight uses less fuel than taking a flight route with more than one stopover. If you can, you should also fly in economy class. The economy class takes up less room in the aircraft and therefore can hold more passengers. Another great eco-friendly way to travel is by packing light. The lighter you pack, the less fuel the aircraft will use. Flying with an airline that has sustainable travel methods in place is super beneficial for the planet. If you have the option, try to fly with Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Jetblue or Singapore Airlines.

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Top 10 airlines flying from London to San Francisco

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DeltaCheapest£236Average£486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£347Average£544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£348Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£350Average£430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£357Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£358Average£488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£360Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£362Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£363Average£498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£367Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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