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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $823

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 Monday

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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 19 May 2026.

Sat 5/912:45
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop11h 00m
Delta
Sat 12/909:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 17/5$935
Wed 2/908:40
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops19h 39m
Delta
Mon 7/906:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 25m
Delta
Deal found 16/5$937
Wed 2/917:00
LGW
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 9/913:00
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops19h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5$937
Thu 30/716:20
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/817:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$938
Sat 15/815:15
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 22/815:37
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop13h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/5$944
Mon 17/817:50
LCY
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 24/805:36
SFO
-
LCY
2 stops17h 39m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/5$944
Wed 29/706:45
LHR
-
SFO
2 stops26h 14m
British Airways
Wed 12/816:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 17/5$945
Sat 5/918:30
LHR
-
SFO
Nonstop10h 55m
KLM
Sat 12/917:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
KLM
Deal found 17/5$947
Fri 21/806:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 14/917:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/5$948
Thu 30/716:20
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/817:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$949
Mon 17/806:15
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/817:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$951
Tue 22/911:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/917:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$952

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 19 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$935

One-way from

$823

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,014
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/9-12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/11
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 15m total
  • London to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

$956

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

08:20-18:24

1 stop18h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

09:41-10:00

1 stop16h 19m

$965

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 22/8

10:25-18:00

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

10:31-16:00

2 stops21h 29m

$977
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

$985

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Sun 23/8

20:15-18:13

2 stops29h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

07:30-09:30

2 stops18h 00m

$996

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Wed 22/7

07:45-21:59

2 stops22h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

10:36-17:20

2 stops22h 44m

$1,011

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 9/9

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

19:20-14:00

2 stops34h 40m

$1,022

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 14/8

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

19:30-13:55

Nonstop10h 25m

$1,093

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

12:20-10:40

1 stop14h 20m

$1,098

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Thu 5/11

08:40-20:22

2 stops19h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

13:50-17:20

1 stop19h 30m

$1,119

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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

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 $749). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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 19 May 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 19 May 2026.

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from London to San Francisco is 78 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.

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 29 daily inbound flights from London from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $947, KLM can have you in San Francisco from London in 10h 55m. 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 Canada (88%), Austrian Airlines (88%), United Airlines( 88%).

  • 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 $749). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,315). 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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