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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco from £277

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Fri 1/506:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 10/516:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£397
Wed 29/417:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 52m
Delta
Fri 8/517:37
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 58m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£402
Thu 1/1014:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Sat 10/1019:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4£404
Tue 28/411:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop19h 27m
Delta
Mon 11/511:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£407
Fri 1/516:20
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 03m
Delta
Sat 9/513:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 00m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£413
Tue 22/906:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 26/916:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 16/4£414
Wed 8/717:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Delta
Fri 17/717:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Delta
Deal found 14/4£420
Wed 24/612:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 17m
Delta
Thu 6/813:38
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 57m
Delta
Deal found 16/4£421
Fri 1/514:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
British Airways
Mon 11/516:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/4£421
Thu 1/1013:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 13/1019:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4£423
Mon 8/610:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Tue 7/716:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/4£432
Tue 9/610:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Mon 6/716:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 15/4£432

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£397

One-way from

£277

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£483

Good round-trip deal

£503 or less

Good one-way deal

£535 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 1/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Sun 3/5

08:30-15:55

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

17:40-17:15

1 stop15h 35m

£534

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

10:35-18:00

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

10:00-16:00

2 stops22h 00m

£542

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

08:45-16:15

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

19:45-10:10

1 stop30h 25m

£545

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:45-17:00

2 stops16h 15m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

13:25-10:00

1 stop12h 35m

£548

LondonSan Francisco

LTN - SFO

LTNSFO

London Luton

Wed 3/6

06:15-15:55

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

17:40-21:15

1 stop19h 35m

£549

BirminghamSan Francisco

BHX - SFO

BHXSFO

Birmingham

Thu 3/9

19:15-14:40

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

16:45-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£553
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

18:25-21:20

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

£556

EdinburghSan Francisco

EDI - SFO

EDISFO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

19:10-14:40

1 stop27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

16:45-19:10

2 stops18h 25m

£556

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

£564

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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 £465). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £627). 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 17 April 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 17 April 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

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

About 11% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 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?

Tuesday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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 17 April 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
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,512 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,891 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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 15h 25m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £542. 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 £207. JetBlue flights start at £242 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at £268 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 Stansted - 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 (87%), Austrian Airlines (87%) and United Airlines (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,142 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £428 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £488.

  • 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 £465). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of £627). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest£169Average£550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest£318Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£332Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£340Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest£348Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Aer LingusCheapest£349Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£354Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£357Average£463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£360Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£368Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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