Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from £374

LON — SFO
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from London to San Francisco

Fri 23/1008:40 -
1 stop15h 55m
Mon 26/1017:40 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 12/9£374
Mon 26/1006:35 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 7/1116:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 12/9£378
Fri 23/1013:00 -
Nonstop11h 00m
Mon 26/1017:40 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 12/9£393
Wed 4/1119:30 -
2 stops29h 00m
Mon 9/1119:25 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 14/9£398
Tue 22/907:00 -
2 stops17h 15m
Mon 28/919:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 14/9£399
Wed 18/1109:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Tue 24/1119:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 14/9£399
Sun 15/1108:40 -
1 stop15h 50m
Tue 24/1119:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 14/9£399
Sat 14/1106:50 -
2 stops22h 43m
Fri 20/1111:25 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 14/9£400
Thu 5/1108:30 -
1 stop16h 00m
Thu 12/1119:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 14/9£400
Thu 29/1013:45 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 5/1116:40 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 14/9£401
Fri 23/1009:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Mon 26/1020:25 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 12/9£401
Thu 24/913:00 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Wed 7/1016:45 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 14/9£402

Find flight deals from London to San Francisco

Round-trip from

£374

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£503

Good round-trip deal

£453 or less

Good one-way deal

£446 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/10-26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • London to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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LondonSan Francisco

STN London Stansted - SFO San Francisco

STNSFO

London Stansted

Thu 15/10

06:55-20:38

3 stops45h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£377

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/10

08:40-16:15

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£384

LondonSan Francisco

LCY London City - SFO San Francisco

LCYSFO

London City

Wed 21/10

09:15-16:35

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£394

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

11:45-14:55

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LGW London Gatwick - SFO San Francisco

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/10

09:25-16:35

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£398

LondonSan Francisco

LTN London Luton - SFO San Francisco

LTNSFO

London Luton

Sun 6/12

07:00-20:10

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£400

LondonSan Francisco

SEN London Southend - SFO San Francisco

SENSFO

London Southend

Sun 15/11

17:15-14:25

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£404

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

14:05-11:17

1 stop29h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

16:45-11:10

Nonstop10h 25m

£404

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

07:30-15:20

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£406

LondonSan Francisco

LHR London Heathrow - SFO San Francisco

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 1/10

13:00-16:05

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

12:28-10:10

1 stop13h 42m

£406

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 £439). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from London to San Francisco

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to San Francisco flights typically cost between £439 and £576 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £374 on United Airlines (23 Oct–26 Oct).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from London to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Minneapolis (MSP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £337.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.

How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between London and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 22 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,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.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

VIE - EWR

Staff is courteous. Food is served with a nice touch, with the chef coming out to discuss the menu. But the quality and variety of food and snacks is below competing airlines. Onboard in Vienna was a bit chaotic. I am 6 ft 1 in tall and the flat beds are a bit tight. Other than that, the overall experience was fine.

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  • 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 37 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 19 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from London. It is only a 11.0 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 13h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, SWISS, or Alaska Airlines 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 £274. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with the lowest prices starting at £348 and £358, respectively. Delta is priced at 49% 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 £294. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £299 while deals on British Airways start at £322 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 Air Canada (73%), Austrian Airlines (73%) or United Airlines (73%) 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 £359. On average you can expect to pay £1,405. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £356.

  • 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 £439). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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£274Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£348Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£358Average£487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£365Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£370Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£372Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest£376Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£376Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£376Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£382Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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