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

A quick flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco can take about 13h 15m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £524. Airlines will cover a distance of 5350 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 £210. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £244 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at £259 one-way.

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 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 cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay £1,154 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £371 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £474.

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 Air Canada (79%), Austrian Airlines (79%) and United Airlines (79%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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.

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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 £475). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £645). 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?

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

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andUnited Airlines 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

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698 reviews

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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

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Aer Lingus

7.3

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Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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698 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

United Airlines

7.3

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Virgin Atlantic

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698 reviews

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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

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Virgin Atlantic

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698 reviews

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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

8,286 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

698 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

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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 13h 15m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £524. Airlines will cover a distance of 5350 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 £210. Virgin Atlantic flights start at £244 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at £259 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 Air Canada (79%), Austrian Airlines (79%) and United Airlines (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay £1,154 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £371 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £474.
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 £475). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £645). 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

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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£185	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	Cheapest£339	Average£714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
SWISS	Cheapest£352	Average£599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest£363	Average£482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest£368	Average£444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Brussels Airlines	Cheapest£374	Average£505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£376	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£376	Average£507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£380	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	Cheapest£384	Average£636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 9 November 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

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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.

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