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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco from £296

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 July 2026.

Wed 23/913:45
STN
-
SFO
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:20
SFO
-
STN
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£458
Thu 24/909:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
SWISS
Sun 4/1019:35
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop13h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£458
Thu 24/910:15
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 01m
Air Canada
Tue 29/908:28
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/7£459
Wed 30/909:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Wed 4/1119:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£459
Sat 7/1108:40
LCY
-
SFO
2 stops20h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/1113:50
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop18h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7£459
Tue 22/914:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 43m
United Airlines
Thu 24/912:28
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7£459
Wed 21/1009:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Wed 28/1020:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 19/7£459
Wed 28/1009:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 15m
SWISS
Sun 8/1119:25
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop33h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 24/7£459
Fri 25/909:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop19h 17m
Air Canada
Mon 5/1007:10
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/7£460
Wed 23/909:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
SWISS
Mon 28/919:35
SFO
-
LCY
1 stop13h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 24/7£460
Tue 22/908:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 27/912:28
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 42m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/7£461
Wed 21/1009:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Mon 26/1020:25
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£461

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 25 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£458

One-way from

£296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£625

Good round-trip deal

£497 or less

Good one-way deal

£439 or less
23/9-29/9
  • 23/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 25 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

£474

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 20/1

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 27/1

16:40-11:15

Nonstop10h 35m

£480

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 20/8

08:45-16:15

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

06:15-09:40

1 stop19h 25m

£486

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Tue 1/9

08:10-15:55

1 stop15h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

17:40-16:05

1 stop14h 25m

£502

LondonSan Francisco

STN - SFO

STNSFO

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

10:35-12:40

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

14:40-20:55

2 stops22h 15m

£509
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

13:00-16:00

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

19:45-14:10

Nonstop10h 25m

£514

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 25/8

13:00-16:00

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

08:45-07:55

1 stop15h 10m

£520

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

16:25-14:35

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

16:30-11:20

2 stops34h 50m

£529

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Thu 24/9

08:25-20:32

2 stops20h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

13:45-16:40

1 stop18h 55m

£535

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

08:35-15:50

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:40-19:50

1 stop18h 10m

£550

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to San Francisco

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco (average of £460). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £650). 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 GB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 25 July 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 25 July 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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?

Friday 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 the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San Francisco?

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom 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 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 25 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,United Airlines, andAer Lingus from the United Kingdom 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,679 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,155 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,132 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from United Kingdom, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco can take about 14h 50m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £474. Airlines will cover a distance of 5374 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £211. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £245 while deals on JetBlue start at £246 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - San Francisco, London Gatwick - San Francisco or London City - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from United Kingdom to San Francisco.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco are SAUDIA (100%), Air Canada (80%) and Austrian Airlines (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay £1,726 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £328 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £369.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco (average of £460). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £650). 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 United Kingdom to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 25 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£172Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£185Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest£323Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£352Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air FranceCheapest£355Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£357Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£363Average£474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£375Average£530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£377Average£499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£380Average£515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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