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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from $549

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$834

One-way from

$549

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,377
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/8-3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • San Francisco to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($347 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 15 July 2025.

Sun 31/813:45SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 30mDelta
Thu 2/1016:25LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
Deal found 14/7$834
Fri 22/811:40SFO - LHR
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/912:10LHR - SFO
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/7$837
Mon 18/816:20SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 25/806:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/7$852
Wed 30/716:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 14/910:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/7$861
Thu 4/919:30SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Wed 10/920:05LHR - SFO
2 stops51h 23mSWISS
Deal found 14/7$869
Sun 26/1022:40SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mLufthansa
Mon 3/1111:10LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$880
Tue 5/821:05SFO - LHR
2 stops15h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 28/806:50LHR - SFO
2 stops20h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/7$886
Thu 14/815:40SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 30mKLM
Fri 12/915:15LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 42mKLM
Deal found 14/7$889
Mon 11/800:30SFO - LHR
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/917:50LHR - SFO
2 stops34h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$892
Tue 12/813:55SFO - LHR
2 stops32h 35mAustrian Airlines
Thu 11/914:05LHR - SFO
2 stops36h 53mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/7$901
Mon 11/816:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 18/806:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/7$909
Thu 2/1019:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 18/1015:35LHR - SFO
2 stops32h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/7$912

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to London that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

13:45-14:15

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

11:15-14:15

Nonstop11h 00m

$834

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

11:40-06:30

1 stop34h 50m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

12:10-16:35

1 stop36h 25m

$837

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

16:20-22:55

1 stop22h 35m

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

19:50-14:30

1 stop26h 40m

$852

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

16:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

$861

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

19:30-21:45

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

18:40-16:10

1 stop29h 30m

$869

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

22:40-21:00

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

11:10-19:35

1 stop16h 25m

$880

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

21:05-20:55

2 stops15h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 28/8

06:50-19:00

2 stops20h 10m

$886

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

15:40-13:10

1 stop13h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

09:20-17:32

1 stop16h 12m

$889

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

00:30-07:40

1 stop23h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

17:50-19:51

2 stops34h 01m

$892

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

13:55-06:35

1 stop32h 40m

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

14:05-18:58

2 stops36h 53m

$901

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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 11 July 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 15 July 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 15 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

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 15 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, andAustrian Airlines from San Francisco to London by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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

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 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 43 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 $834, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to London and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $837 and $841, respectively. Delta is priced at 27% 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $549. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and SWISS, 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 France (85%), Delta (85%) or Virgin Atlantic (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London.

  • 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, 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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