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$327+ Cheap flights from the United Kingdom 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SFO
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/26:00 am
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 2/74:35 pm
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop22h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/1$507
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/151:30 pm
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:50 pm
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$508
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:40 pm
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Sun 3/88:25 pm
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31$508
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:40 am
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Fri 2/208:25 am
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/31$509
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:25 am
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Sat 9/197:35 pm
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31$509
This ChecknFly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 5/78:40 am
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 5/247:37 pm
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 58m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/1$510
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:00 pm
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop32h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/94:35 pm
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/1$510
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:35 am
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
Brussels Airlines
Sun 10/47:55 pm
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 2/1$511
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:35 pm
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
SWISS
Wed 4/227:35 pm
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 2/1$511
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/82:30 pm
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops33h 02m
Air Canada
Tue 3/311:20 am
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$512
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:25 am
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Sat 9/127:35 pm
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 1/31$512
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/112:25 pm
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop34h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/94:35 pm
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/31$513

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$507
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$327
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$562

Good round-trip deal

$642 or less

Good one-way deal

$550 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for London (LON)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From United Kingdom to San Francisco
One-way flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to San Francisco that are best for you.

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

11:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop14h 50m

$512

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 2/21

7:30 am-11:24 pm

2 stops23h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$514

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$519

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 2/23

8:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$519

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$519

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 2/18

2:25 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

7:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$520

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/19

10:05 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$521

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 2/21

10:05 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

4:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$521

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 3/6

1:45 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

$521

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/12

1:45 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

12:50 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$521

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco (average of $473). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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 GB to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 February 2, 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 2, 2026.

The most flights from GB0 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the last year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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 February 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from the United Kingdom to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from United Kingdom?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, SWISS, and Virgin Atlantic fly from United Kingdom to San Francisco in about 15h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 40m. The distance from United Kingdom to San Francisco is about 5350 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $244. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to San Francisco for a low price.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from United Kingdom, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (82%), Air France (82%), Delta( 82%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,607 for a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $453 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - San Francisco) is currently priced at $457.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San Francisco (average of $473). Flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $596). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$449Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$492Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$520Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$521Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$534Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$535Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$555Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$557Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$557Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$567Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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