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$516+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$535
(SWISS)

One-way from

$516
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$844
From London Gatwick to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:40 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 45mSWISS
Fri 11/287:25 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/3$535
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:45 amLGW - SFO
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/275:50 amSFO - LGW
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$538
This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2810:25 amLGW - SFO
2 stops20h 42mFinnair
Sat 9/2710:22 amSFO - LGW
1 stop13h 48mFinnair
Deal found 7/2$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:20 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops34h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:45 pmSFO - LGW
2 stops52h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$562
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:40 amLGW - SFO
1 stop35h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 12/57:10 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 7/1$578
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:05 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop16h 54mBritish Airways
Sat 9/1310:43 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop25h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$591
This ChecknFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ChecknFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/239:05 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 05mIberia
Thu 9/112:22 pmSFO - LGW
2 stops45h 38mIberia
Deal found 7/1$601

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 11/22

6:40 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

7:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$535

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 8/28

10:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

$538

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 8/28

10:25 am-11:07 pm

2 stops20h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

10:22 am-8:10 am

1 stop13h 48m

$541

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 8/25

12:20 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops34h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

7:45 pm-8:10 am

2 stops52h 25m

$562

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sun 11/23

10:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop35h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

7:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

$578

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 9/3

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

10:43 pm-7:50 am

1 stop25h 07m

$591

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 8/23

9:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

2:22 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops45h 38m

$601

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 7/8

12:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop20h 49m

$516

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 9/30

7:25 am-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$517

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 9/27

10:45 am-1:57 pm

3 stops35h 12m

$519

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 LGW to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair, SWISS, and JetBlue from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,917 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from London Gatwick. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $535, SWISS will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Finnair and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $541 and $562, respectively. SWISS is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $516. Iberia flights start at $517 while deals on WestJet start at $519 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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