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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $713

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
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 Tuesday 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 6 February 2026.

Sat 31/1009:00
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1112:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$723
Tue 14/407:25
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 25/419:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$725
Mon 20/406:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/419:30
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/2$726
Sun 30/813:50
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 12/907:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$729
Sat 14/213:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop34h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 30/312:50
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$732
Mon 4/508:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 3/708:10
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$735
Fri 28/809:00
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 12/914:25
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$736
Fri 28/809:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Sun 6/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 6/2$736
Thu 21/508:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 28/522:35
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$738
Wed 18/218:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop29h 50m
SWISS
Tue 24/219:25
SFO
-
LHR
2 stops18h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 6/2$739
Thu 27/809:30
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops21h 28m
United Airlines
Fri 18/922:55
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$741
Thu 27/809:25
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
SWISS
Sun 6/919:35
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 5/2$742

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 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$725

One-way from

$713

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$807

Good round-trip deal

$657 or less
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  • 14/4-25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 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 6 February 2026.
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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

13:45-17:00

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$749

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

13:45-18:00

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

13:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

$749

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 31/3

13:00-16:10

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

12:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

$774

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

06:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

16:35-18:50

1 stop18h 15m

$775

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

10:05-14:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

18:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$776

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

10:05-14:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

13:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

$776

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

10:05-14:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

18:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$776

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

10:05-14:20

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

13:50-07:25

Nonstop10h 35m

$776

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 1/4

13:00-16:10

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

19:30-14:10

Nonstop10h 40m

$798

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

12:40-09:27

2 stops28h 47m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

06:15-09:40

1 stop19h 25m

$799

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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 30 January 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 $679). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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 6 February 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 6 February 2026.

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?

How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between London and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 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 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 $749, Lufthansa can have you in San Francisco from London in 11h 15m. 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 (82%), Air France (82%), Delta( 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 $1,859, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $656. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $630.

  • 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 $679). Flying from London to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $855). 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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