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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from $605

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LON). 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 29 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,065

One-way from

$605

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,230

Good round-trip deal

$1,035 or less

Good one-way deal

$783 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 20/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • San Francisco to London
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to London (LON).

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 May 2025.

Wed 20/812:30SFO - LHR
2 stops21h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 24/821:05LHR - SFO
2 stops27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,065
Sat 9/816:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Sat 27/911:15LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 27/5$1,068
Thu 4/900:43SFO - LHR
1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/914:05LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,071
Thu 14/821:05SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 35mLufthansa
Sun 24/806:30LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 28/5$1,077
Fri 15/800:30SFO - LHR
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/820:05LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,093
Fri 15/813:20SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 30mKLM
Sat 23/806:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Deal found 28/5$1,099
Wed 13/819:30SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 00mSWISS
Mon 25/817:15LHR - SFO
2 stops30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 27/5$1,104
Sun 6/715:48SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 16/811:45LHR - SFO
1 stop19h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/5$1,122
Sun 6/721:05SFO - LHR
2 stops16h 30mBrussels Airlines
Sun 31/817:50LHR - SFO
2 stops50h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,163
Sun 2/1115:30SFO - LHR
1 stop21h 15mJetBlue
Fri 7/1107:25LHR - SFO
1 stop20h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 28/5$1,169
Sat 1/1118:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1111:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/5$1,171
Thu 21/816:20SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 24/913:45LHR - SFO
1 stop32h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/5$1,234

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to London 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 May 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

12:30-17:40

2 stops21h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

21:05-16:30

2 stops27h 25m

$1,065

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

16:05-10:25

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

11:15-14:15

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,068

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

00:43-11:35

1 stop26h 52m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/9

14:05-11:11

1 stop29h 06m

$1,071

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

21:05-20:45

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 23/8

06:30-12:40

1 stop14h 10m

$1,077

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

00:30-07:40

1 stop23h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 22/8

20:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

$1,093

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

13:20-09:50

1 stop12h 30m

London Heathrow

Sat 23/8

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

$1,099

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

19:30-21:30

2 stops18h 00m

London Heathrow

Mon 25/8

17:15-16:10

2 stops30h 55m

$1,104

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

15:48-14:35

1 stop14h 47m

London Heathrow

Sat 16/8

11:45-23:25

1 stop19h 40m

$1,122

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

21:05-21:35

2 stops16h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

17:50-12:40

2 stops50h 50m

$1,163

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

15:30-20:45

1 stop21h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/11

07:25-20:14

1 stop20h 49m

$1,169

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to London is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $1,037). Flying from San Francisco to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 SFO to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 May 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London. 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 29 May 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 29 May 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM from San Francisco to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to London from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London should be relatively easy as there are 40 daily outbound flights to London from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,065, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to London and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,068 and $1,071, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $605. However, be on the lookout for offers from Austrian Airlines and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to London for a low price.

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

    Consider Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or United Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to London? While on average our users pay $1,153, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $628. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,401.

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $1,037). Flying from San Francisco to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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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