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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $773

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from London to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$875

One-way from

$773

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$920

Good round-trip deal

$2,182 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 6/12-12/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • London to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($258 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from London to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 November 2025.

Thu 20/1116:00LGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/1216:35SFO - LGW
2 stops20h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/11$863
Sat 6/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/116:40SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$877
Thu 4/1221:05LHR - SFO
2 stops25h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/1216:40SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$889
Sat 6/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/1216:40SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/11$890
Thu 4/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$892
Sun 7/1209:05LGW - SFO
2 stops37h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 14/116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/11$909
Thu 4/1206:40LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 15/116:40SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$921
Wed 10/1209:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/109:10SFO - LHR
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$929
Mon 8/1207:30LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/117:25SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11$933
Wed 19/1109:35LGW - SFO
2 stops62h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 17/116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/11$933
Tue 9/1206:35LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/111:18SFO - LHR
1 stop15h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$935
Tue 9/1213:45LHR - SFO
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1216:50SFO - LHR
1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$938

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 November 2025.
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LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 4/2

09:35-16:05

2 stops62h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

16:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

$892

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

10:10-14:35

2 stops60h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

17:35-15:45

1 stop15h 10m

$913

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

18:40-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

$935

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

08:25-11:15

1 stop18h 50m

$941

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 21/3

10:10-15:35

2 stops60h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

20:20-09:45

1 stop29h 25m

$943

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

07:40-14:50

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

16:40-11:10

Nonstop10h 30m

$947

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 10/12

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 24/12

00:10-07:05

1 stop22h 55m

$959

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/12

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 26/12

00:10-07:05

1 stop22h 55m

$959

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

19:30-14:40

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 18/5

16:45-18:50

2 stops18h 05m

$962

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

08:45-16:10

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

19:40-17:50

1 stop14h 10m

$962

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Best time to book a flight from London to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to San Francisco is 51 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 London to San Francisco?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $693). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $938). 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 LON to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 13 November 2025.

When flying from London 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 London to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from London 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 13 November 2025.

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 London?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from London. Booking flights from London to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 31 daily inbound flights from London from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $889, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in San Francisco from London in 15h 55m. The distance between London and San Francisco is about 8610 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to San Francisco are United Airlines ($773), Lufthansa ($796), and SWISS ($819).

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

    Most travellers choose London Stansted - San Francisco, London Luton - San Francisco or London Southend - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from London to San Francisco.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from London, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (84%), Air Canada (82%), Austrian Airlines( 82%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from London to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,182, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $856. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $672.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $693). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $938). 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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