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

Booking 78 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.

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 41 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 £40, while return flights cost around £61.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around £115, however they can be found for as little as £61.

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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to San Francisco are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from London to San Francisco takes 15 hours 27 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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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.

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).

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Tue 1/910:50

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SFO

1 stop16h 10m

Lufthansa

Wed 30/913:55

SFO

LHR

1 stop24h 15m

Lufthansa

Deal found 25/5£507

Sat 3/1006:30

LHR

SFO

1 stop16h 50m

Lufthansa

Sun 18/1016:45

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 25m

Lufthansa

Deal found 26/5£508

Mon 15/620:15

LGW

SFO

2 stops24h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 29/614:40

SFO

LGW

2 stops20h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5£508

Wed 4/1109:00

LHR

SFO

1 stop15h 30m

United Airlines

Wed 11/1108:35

SFO

LHR

1 stop17h 05m

United Airlines

Deal found 23/5£508

Thu 24/908:45

LHR

SFO

1 stop15h 30m

United Airlines

Sat 3/1019:45

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 22/5£509

Sat 21/1109:00

LHR

SFO

1 stop15h 30m

United Airlines

Sat 28/1105:00

SFO

LHR

1 stop20h 40m

United Airlines

Deal found 24/5£510

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LGW

SFO

2 stops25h 20m

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Mon 2/1116:35

SFO

LGW

1 stop15h 10m

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 25/5£510

Wed 16/913:50

LTN

SFO

2 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 22/916:45

SFO

LTN

2 stops21h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/5£511

Sun 11/1019:30

LHR

SFO

1 stop27h 10m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 20/1016:45

SFO

LHR

1 stop15h 15m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 25/5£511

Wed 7/1009:25

LGW

SFO

1 stop14h 50m

SWISS

Sun 18/1019:35

SFO

LGW

1 stop14h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 25/5£511

Tue 22/908:45

LHR

SFO

2 stops17h 56m

Air Canada

Tue 29/911:10

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LHR

1 stop14h 50m

Air Canada

Deal found 25/5£511

Mon 15/620:15

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SFO

2 stops24h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 29/614:40

SFO

LGW

3 stops33h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/5£511

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LHR

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Deal found 23/5£536

Sun 6/914:50

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SFO

2 stops16h 05m

United Airlines

Sun 20/923:59

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LHR

1 stop13h 36m

United Airlines

Deal found 21/5£540

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1 stop30h 05m

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Tue 15/919:20

SFO

LGW

2 stops30h 25m

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Deal found 21/5£543

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2 stops26h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

Tue 29/916:45

SFO

LHR

2 stops15h 40m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 22/5£545

Tue 20/1006:30

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SFO

1 stop13h 15m

Virgin Atlantic

Tue 27/1017:45

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 10m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 22/5£573

Wed 1/720:35

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SFO

2 stops24h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 8/708:10

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LTN

2 stops22h 15m

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Deal found 25/5£577

Mon 8/616:55

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SFO

1 stop15h 14m

British Airways

Mon 15/614:14

SFO

LHR

1 stop14h 01m

British Airways

Deal found 21/5£585

Tue 16/606:30

LHR

SFO

1 stop13h 15m

KLM

Tue 23/617:45

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 20m

KLM

Deal found 25/5£587

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LHR

SFO

1 stop22h 10m

Delta

Sat 22/811:54

SFO

LHR

2 stops17h 11m

Delta

Deal found 22/5£611

Tue 16/609:25

LGW

SFO

1 stop14h 50m

SWISS

Tue 23/619:35

SFO

LGW

1 stop14h 15m

SWISS

Deal found 25/5£670

Tue 22/917:35

STN

SFO

1 stop31h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 29/918:45

SFO

STN

1 stop37h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 25/5£763

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LCY

SFO

2 stops28h 45m

ITA Airways

Sun 9/815:15

SFO

LCY

2 stops37h 55m

ITA Airways

Deal found 22/5£994

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LHR

SFO

Nonstop11h 15m

Lufthansa

Fri 27/1116:40

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 35m

Lufthansa

Deal found 23/5£536

Sat 26/909:30

LHR

SFO

1 stop19h 17m

United Airlines

Sat 3/1019:45

SFO

LHR

Nonstop10h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 25/5£542

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LHR

SFO

2 stops26h 50m

Scandinavian Airlines

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SFO

LHR

2 stops18h 05m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 21/5£545

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SFO

2 stops22h 48m

Virgin Atlantic

Mon 2/1110:00

SFO

LGW

2 stops21h 45m

Virgin Atlantic

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SFO

2 stops37h 55m

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Mon 16/1116:35

SFO

LGW

1 stop15h 10m

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Deal found 22/5£595

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LHR

SFO

1 stop16h 06m

British Airways

Sat 27/613:35

SFO

LHR

1 stop15h 10m

British Airways

Deal found 25/5£633

Wed 21/1017:50

LCY

SFO

1 stop25h 55m

Virgin Atlantic

Mon 2/1106:00

SFO

LCY

2 stops17h 15m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 21/5£594

Thu 18/620:35

LTN

SFO

2 stops27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 2/708:10

SFO

LTN

2 stops27h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/5£657

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LGW

SFO

2 stops52h 15m

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Tue 29/916:20

SFO

LGW

1 stop15h 15m

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

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SFO

2 stops25h 35m

Scandinavian Airlines

Mon 2/1116:45

SFO

LHR

1 stop15h 15m

Scandinavian Airlines

Deal found 23/5£599

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LGW

SFO

1 stop15h 10m

SWISS

Sun 5/719:35

SFO

LGW

1 stop14h 15m

SWISS

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LCY

SFO

2 stops22h 46m

Virgin Atlantic

Mon 2/1106:00

SFO

LCY

2 stops18h 10m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 21/5£598

Tue 23/613:50

LTN

SFO

2 stops30h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 30/614:40

SFO

LTN

2 stops19h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/5£669

Thu 5/1108:40

LCY

SFO

2 stops21h 59m

Virgin Atlantic

Sat 14/1111:35

SFO

LCY

2 stops17h 40m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/5£611

Mon 22/609:25

LGW

SFO

2 stops17h 07m

SWISS

Mon 6/714:40

SFO

LGW

2 stops19h 10m

SWISS

Deal found 22/5£761

Mon 22/618:05

LTN

SFO

2 stops31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 6/708:10

SFO

LTN

2 stops30h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/5£703

Tue 22/917:35

STN

SFO

1 stop31h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 29/918:45

SFO

STN

1 stop37h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 21/5£867

Mon 17/807:45

LCY

SFO

2 stops21h 17m

Virgin Atlantic

Sat 5/913:45

SFO

LCY

1 stop20h 45m

Virgin Atlantic

Deal found 23/5£623

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