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

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to United Kingdom in 10h 35m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £172. British Airways flights start at £174 while deals on Delta start at £177 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 4.0 C).

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

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

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

On average you can expect to pay £1,004 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £184 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £253.

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

Consider Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or United Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom.

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

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

If you book a flight to United Kingdom from San Francisco, you will be flying from 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of £495). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of £970). 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 SFO to GB?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to United Kingdom in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom

The most flights from SFO to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic from San Francisco to the United Kingdom have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,223 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,777 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,225 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,575 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
If you book a flight to United Kingdom from San Francisco, you will be flying from 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to United Kingdom in 10h 35m. Fly via British Airways, United Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £172. British Airways flights start at £174 while deals on Delta start at £177 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
Most travelers choose San Francisco - London Heathrow, San Francisco - London Gatwick or San Francisco - London City when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to United Kingdom.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
Consider Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or United Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
On average you can expect to pay £1,004 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is £184 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £253.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to United Kingdom flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to United Kingdom 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 San Francisco to United Kingdom?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of £495). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of £970). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£435	Average£808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£440	Average£729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£441	Average£580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£446	Average£903	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£476	Average£614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest£476	Average£858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£555	Average£707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to GB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 September 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to United Kingdom in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom

The most flights from SFO to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and United Kingdom have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to United Kingdom flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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