Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco from £257

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£414

One-way from

£257

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
  • United Kingdom to San Francisco
3/11
  • 3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco.

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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 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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Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £538). Flying from United Kingdom 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 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 29 August 2025.

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 29 August 2025.

The most flights from GB0 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).

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 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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

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

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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 11.8 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 10m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £414. 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 Aer Lingus, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £382. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at £388 while deals on United Airlines start at £389 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 KLM (85%), Air France (85%) and Delta (85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £1,931 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is £408 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at £309.

  • 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 £538). Flying from United Kingdom 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest£236Average£549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£347Average£514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest£348Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£350Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapest£357Average£473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest£358Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£360Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£362Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£363Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£367Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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