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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $785

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
5 Jun — 12 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 6 May 2026.

Thu 26/1106:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Fri 4/1216:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/5$947
Tue 24/1106:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Delta
Fri 4/1218:50
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$952
Thu 29/1006:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Thu 5/1116:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/5$955
Fri 30/1006:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
KLM
Fri 6/1116:45
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/5$958
Thu 18/606:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
KLM
Fri 3/717:55
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/5$959
Fri 30/1006:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 6/1106:15
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5$961
Thu 18/606:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Delta
Fri 3/723:15
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$962
Tue 12/508:45
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 19/516:35
SFO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/5$963
Thu 19/1106:30
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 26/1107:00
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5$966
Wed 2/908:40
LHR
-
SFO
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:50
SFO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$969
Sat 31/1010:00
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 15/1115:40
SFO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/5$990
Sat 31/1010:00
LGW
-
SFO
2 stops30h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 9/1108:55
SFO
-
LGW
2 stops22h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/5$998

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$955

One-way from

$785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$947

Good one-way deal

$835 or less
KLM
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  • 29/10-5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • London to San Francisco
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  • 24/8
  • 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 6 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 18/6

06:30-11:45

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

09:55-10:00

1 stop16h 05m

$962

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

08:40-16:15

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

08:45-07:15

1 stop14h 30m

$965

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

07:25-14:20

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

14:20-12:35

1 stop14h 15m

$972

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

06:15-12:50

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,002

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

16:45-16:25

2 stops15h 40m

$1,034

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

17:55-12:15

Nonstop10h 20m

$1,034

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

19:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

16:45-18:50

2 stops18h 05m

$1,037

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

12:45-15:45

Nonstop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

13:05-12:10

1 stop15h 05m

$1,040

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

18:25-21:20

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

06:15-13:05

1 stop22h 50m

$1,054
Fastest return journey

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

18:30-21:25

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

23:15-17:30

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,071

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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?

The best time to book flights from London to San Francisco is 59 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 $742). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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 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 6 May 2026.

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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, United Airlines 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 40 daily inbound flights from London from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $962, Delta can have you in San Francisco from London in 13h 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: Air Canada (91%), Austrian Airlines (91%), United Airlines( 91%).

  • 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 $928, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $835. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $612.

  • 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 $742). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,287). 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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