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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $718

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 2 April 2026.

Wed 15/408:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 23/416:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$867
Tue 14/406:55
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 21/419:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$873
Mon 20/406:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/519:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$875
Wed 15/416:30
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop33h 25m
LEVEL
Sun 19/419:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop34h 10m
LEVEL
Deal found 30/3$875
Mon 20/420:05
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops31h 40m
SWISS
Mon 4/519:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 28/3$876
Wed 22/407:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 18/516:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$879
Mon 8/607:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops20h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 15/619:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop33h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$883
Mon 1/607:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops22h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 8/616:30
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$895
Mon 28/915:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop29h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1014:20
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/3$905
Wed 15/418:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop29h 35m
SWISS
Thu 23/419:35
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 29/3$917
Mon 20/416:15
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/416:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/3$920
Wed 15/410:35
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 05m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 22/412:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 29/3$921

Find 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$867

One-way from

$718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$937

Good round-trip deal

$2,025 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,704 or less
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  • 18/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • SWISS
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • London to San Francisco
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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 2 April 2026.
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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

06:55-14:30

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

16:45-11:10

Nonstop10h 25m

$931

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Tue 21/4

09:15-19:45

2 stops18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

14:30-18:40

2 stops20h 10m

$960

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 13/5

20:05-16:15

1 stop28h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

$972

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

13:00-16:10

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

19:30-14:10

Nonstop10h 40m

$978

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

14:30-17:50

2 stops19h 20m

$979

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 28/4

13:00-16:10

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

16:35-11:10

Nonstop10h 35m

$983

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

08:45-16:15

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

19:35-17:50

1 stop14h 15m

$1,026

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

07:00-07:15

1 stop16h 15m

$1,036

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 29/6

17:45-23:59

1 stop14h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

17:26-15:35

1 stop14h 09m

$1,069

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Mon 20/4

08:25-23:37

2 stops23h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

05:50-08:50

2 stops19h 00m

$1,078

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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 2 April 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $689). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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 2 April 2026.

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 2 April 2026.

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

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

How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between London and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

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

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

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 17.7 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 37 daily inbound flights from London from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $978, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from London in 11h 10m. The distance between London and San Francisco is about 8610 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: KLM (93%), Air France (93%), Delta( 93%).

  • 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 $2,217, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,105. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $637.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $689). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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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