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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $736

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 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 5 December 2025.

Thu 25/1219:55LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 14/116:35SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$942
Thu 25/1216:00LGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 17/116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$947
Tue 23/1218:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 15/119:25SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$951
Sat 13/1210:10LGW - SFO
2 stops60h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 10/116:35SFO - LGW
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$998
Tue 23/1218:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 15/119:25SFO - LGW
2 stops31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$1,009
Wed 24/1209:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Thu 15/119:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$1,016
Tue 23/1218:40LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 8/119:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/12$1,019
Tue 23/1218:40LHR - SFO
1 stop29h 50mSWISS
Thu 8/119:25SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/12$1,021
Wed 10/1206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mKLM
Wed 17/1213:55SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Deal found 2/12$1,030
Fri 26/1206:00LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 14/116:35SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$1,042
Thu 25/1216:00LGW - SFO
1 stop32h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 16/119:10SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/12$1,047
Wed 24/1209:00LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/117:25SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,050

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$939

One-way from

$736

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,208
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 13/1-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • London to San Francisco
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 December 2025.
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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

11:30-20:10

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

$947

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

06:00-16:30

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

11:45-16:20

2 stops20h 35m

$968

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 19/1

21:25-14:30

2 stops49h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

16:35-20:35

2 stops20h 00m

$969

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

13:45-17:00

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$988

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

10:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/2

16:20-13:30

1 stop13h 10m

$988

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

07:00-16:30

2 stops17h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

11:45-16:20

2 stops20h 35m

$989

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 12/1

13:45-17:00

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$992

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

18:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$992

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

09:00-16:30

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

06:30-09:40

1 stop20h 10m

$992

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

15:55-10:40

Nonstop10h 45m

$994

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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 28 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $690). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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 5 December 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 5 December 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 often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between London and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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 Sunday 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 12% 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 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 $945, TAP AIR PORTUGAL can have you in San Francisco from London in 14h 25m. 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: Air New Zealand (85%), KLM (84%), Air France( 83%).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $690). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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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