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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $839

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$839

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$969

Good round-trip deal

$2,164 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,182 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 53m total
  • London to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($370 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 1 May 2025.

Tue 9/909:50LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 15/911:12SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$839
Fri 9/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Fri 23/518:57SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/5$842
Wed 7/506:00LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/519:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$857
Tue 13/508:45LHR - SFO
2 stops38h 50mSWISS
Tue 20/519:30SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/4$863
Tue 3/612:00LGW - SFO
1 stop16h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 17/611:35SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5$864
Tue 18/1106:50LCY - SFO
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1217:20SFO - LCY
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/5$864
Thu 8/506:30LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/507:25SFO - LHR
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$867
Thu 30/1019:50LHR - SFO
2 stops26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 6/1116:40SFO - LHR
2 stops18h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$869
Wed 24/919:50LHR - SFO
1 stop26h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 2/1016:20SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 30/4$878
Wed 24/916:25LGW - SFO
1 stop30h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 2/1016:20SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 30/4$883
Mon 8/919:30LHR - SFO
1 stop25h 10mLufthansa
Tue 16/913:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/4$897
Thu 15/509:20LCY - SFO
2 stops18h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 19/513:45SFO - LCY
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5$897

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London

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

09:50-15:55

1 stop14h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

11:12-09:00

1 stop13h 48m

$839

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

05:55-09:50

1 stop19h 55m

$842

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

13:45-14:15

1 stop16h 30m

$846

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

08:40-16:10

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

$857

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

08:45-15:35

2 stops38h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

19:30-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

$863

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 3/6

12:00-20:47

1 stop16h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

11:35-10:00

1 stop14h 25m

$864

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Tue 28/10

06:50-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

17:20-18:35

1 stop17h 15m

$866

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

19:50-14:30

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

16:20-15:35

1 stop15h 15m

$878

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 24/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

16:20-09:45

1 stop33h 25m

$883

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 8/9

14:10-23:09

1 stop16h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

21:15-20:40

1 stop15h 25m

$897

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Best time to book a flight from London to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to San Francisco is 60 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 1 May 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from London to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 1 May 2025.

The most flights from LON to SFO 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 (36 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from London to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 41 daily inbound flights from London from 0 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to San Francisco round-trip from $839. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $842, and Virgin Atlantic, from $846. British Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 WestJet ($946), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($964), and Virgin Atlantic ($1,218).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Canada (92%), Austrian Airlines (92%), United Airlines( 92%).

  • 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 $1,959, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,095. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $686.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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