£399+ Cheap flights to San Francisco

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Francisco in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Fri 28/806:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/916:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 24/4£428
Fri 15/511:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 31/523:59
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4£459
Fri 15/513:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 29/523:59
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4£460
Sat 2/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Sat 16/519:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/4£473
Mon 7/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/912:20
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4£474
Wed 6/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 13/516:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/4£478
Wed 23/1213:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 7/116:40
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4£478
Tue 5/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/512:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/4£479
Mon 4/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£480
Tue 5/506:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 17/521:05
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/4£481
Wed 6/507:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Fri 15/521:05
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/4£483
Mon 7/919:15
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/908:49
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£497

Find flight deals to San Francisco

Find the latest flights to San Francisco in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Return from

£428

One-way from

£399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£495

Good round-trip deal

£550 or less

Good one-way deal

£505 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 28/8-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 35m total
  • London to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to San Francisco.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

08:40-16:15

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 22/5

06:00-10:10

1 stop20h 10m

£509

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

09:50-15:50

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

13:29-11:05

1 stop13h 36m

£528

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

22:45-20:10

1 stop13h 25m

£532

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

12:25-20:22

1 stop15h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

13:35-10:00

1 stop12h 25m

£555

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

10:25-23:50

2 stops21h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

15:05-16:00

1 stop16h 55m

£565

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Wed 9/9

10:00-22:52

2 stops20h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

13:45-19:45

1 stop22h 00m

£565

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Thu 25/6

17:50-11:45

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

06:00-07:15

2 stops17h 15m

£574

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 5/9

15:35-14:40

2 stops31h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

16:45-16:25

2 stops15h 40m

£574

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Fri 8/5

19:00-11:45

1 stop24h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

05:50-07:55

2 stops18h 05m

£574

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Thu 25/6

08:25-21:50

2 stops21h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

13:45-18:30

1 stop20h 45m

£576

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San Francisco

When is the best time to book a flight to San Francisco?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco takes 15 hours 18 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from London to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Delta, Air Canada and British Airways.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

FAQs about flying to San Francisco

San Francisco airport overview

San Francisco International Airport is located 21km (13 miles) south of downtown San Francisco and is the largest airport in the Bay Area and the second-busiest airport in California.

Comprising four terminals – Terminals 1, 2, 3 and the International Terminal – that form a ring around a multi-storey Domestic Parking garage, San Francisco International is easy to navigate. Terminals 1-3 handle all domestic flights, while the International Terminal mainly manages international flights. Customs, immigrations and baggage claims are generally fast; staff are friendly, signage is good and transport to and from the airport is excellent. Delays are common, though, due to the region’s adverse weather patterns; however, there are plans to extend the runways in order to aid aircraft flying in low visibility conditions.

San Francisco International is clean and modern. With its newly revamped Terminal 2 housing an award-winning aviation museum and library, along with an extensive array of retail, dining, entertainment and health establishments, it is truly a world-class facility.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport comes from a number of destinations worldwide, including Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Lima, Frankfurt, Singapore, San Salvador, Beijing, Mexico City, Sydney and Cancun, in addition to numerous domestic routes.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

    For a flight to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. Booking flights from London to San Francisco should be relatively easy as there are 35 daily flights from 18 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Iberia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

    San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost £37, while return flights cost around £86.

  • How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

    A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £539, however they can be found for as little as £86.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).

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