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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from $672

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in February or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 10 June 2026.

Mon 3/814:36
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops19h 04m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 17/819:50
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops26h 50m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,284
Sat 12/922:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 25m
Delta
Sat 19/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$1,288
Sun 2/819:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 18/810:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,289
Sat 1/821:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop25h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 12/814:05
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop29h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,291
Thu 3/916:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Wed 9/910:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,292
Thu 3/917:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
KLM
Mon 7/906:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
KLM
Deal found 5/6$1,293
Sun 27/1214:45
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 7/111:10
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,295
Wed 26/812:25
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
Delta
Sat 5/918:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 55m
Delta
Deal found 9/6$1,296
Tue 4/813:05
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 14/810:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,298
Fri 4/912:29
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 15/916:15
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,299
Thu 3/923:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Delta
Mon 7/911:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Delta
Deal found 9/6$1,301
Sun 2/808:10
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Fri 14/813:00
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,302

Find 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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,284

One-way from

$672

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,640

Good one-way deal

$497 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 3/8-17/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 54m total
  • San Francisco to London
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

18:30-21:25

Nonstop10h 55m

$1,292
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

18:30-21:25

Nonstop10h 55m

$1,333

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

19:45-10:10

1 stop30h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 16/8

15:05-10:20

1 stop27h 15m

$1,364

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 15/8

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

$1,462

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

15:50-15:05

1 stop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 7/8

17:00-22:55

1 stop13h 55m

$1,489

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

23:59-21:25

1 stop13h 26m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

08:30-15:27

1 stop14h 57m

$1,501

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 15/7

11:45-20:16

2 stops16h 31m

$1,546

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

12:25-21:02

1 stop16h 37m

$1,570

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

16:50-11:10

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

08:30-15:27

1 stop14h 57m

$1,584

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Fri 24/7

17:45-23:59

1 stop14h 14m

$1,587

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $913). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,658). 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 10 June 2026.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the morning.

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 10 June 2026.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to London?

How often are flights from San Francisco to London delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between San Francisco and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to London. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to London?

    Located just 17.7 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 39 daily outbound flights to London from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?

    KLM, SWISS, and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from San Francisco to London in just under 10h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8610 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Consider Air Canada (80%), Austrian Airlines (80%) or United Airlines (80%) 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 $497, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $497. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,383.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $913). Flying from San Francisco to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,658). 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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