Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Gatwick (LGW) from $217

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — LGW
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Gatwick (LGW)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to LGW flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Gatwick flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Gatwick.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$618

One-way from

$217
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From San Francisco to London Gatwick
One-way flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick

SFO - LON

Price

$618 - $1,177

LON

Temperature

39.2 - 62.6 °F

LON

Rainfall

1.6 - 2.8 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 19% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $988.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to London Gatwick Airport. Flights to London Gatwick Airport from San Francisco in March are about $821 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $580.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport (SFO - LGW)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Gatwick

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Cheap San Francisco to Gatwick flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Gatwick from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Gatwick
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SFO - LGW

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San Francisco

Sat 2/10

2 stops20h 15m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/12

1 stop29h 40m

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SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 10/25

2 stops18h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/31

2 stops35h 49m

San FranciscoLondon Gatwick

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SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

1 stop27h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 4/24

1 stop28h 50m

San FranciscoLondon Gatwick

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop13h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 11/11

1 stop14h 40m

San FranciscoLondon Gatwick

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 10/19

1 stop15h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/26

1 stop19h 37m

San FranciscoLondon Gatwick

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Mon 12/4

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/15

2 stops21h 11m

San FranciscoLondon Gatwick

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SFOLGW

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

1 stop20h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/26

1 stop19h 37m

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SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 10/11

1 stop16h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 10/25

1 stop17h 19m

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SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 10/17

1 stop18h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/24

1 stop26h 50m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Aer Lingus and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from San Francisco to London to help guide your decision. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Norse Atlantic UK
7.6
Good
5 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Gatwick flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick?

For a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day. 10 airlines have flights to London Gatwick from San Francisco on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just $469, but on average you can expect to pay $526.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport for under $700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport within the next 7 days for less than $700.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, at $469, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $147. While the most popular route (San Francisco - London Gatwick) can be booked for $491 on average our data indicates $424 when flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport.

What does SFO to LGW mean?

SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while LGW stands for London Gatwick Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Gatwick

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Gatwick

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Gatwick choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Norse Atlantic UKCheapest$313Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aer LingusCheapest$555Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$589Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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DeltaCheapest$619Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest$620Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest$621Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest$642Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$645Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapest$738Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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