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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from $547

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LON). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$962

One-way from

$547

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,109
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 20m total
  • San Francisco to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 16/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • San Francisco to London
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/316:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 10/311:45LHR - SFO
1 stop32h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1$962
Sun 30/319:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/410:20LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/1$969
Wed 12/216:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Thu 20/206:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1$986
Sun 9/217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mFinnair
Tue 25/215:20LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mFinnair
Deal found 17/1$991
Tue 11/213:40SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 20mKLM
Wed 26/220:25LHR - SFO
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 16/1$993
Tue 25/213:00SFO - LHR
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/308:55LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,028
Sun 19/112:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/117:10LHR - SFO
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,044
Tue 11/217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 28/211:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,052
Wed 5/320:35SFO - LHR
1 stop16h 10mJetBlue
Wed 12/312:20LHR - SFO
1 stop18h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1$1,054
Thu 17/414:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Tue 6/510:50LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1$1,118
Sun 9/219:25SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Tue 25/207:00LHR - SFO
2 stops17h 25mSWISS
Deal found 16/1$1,135
Fri 2/516:20SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 16/506:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 16/1$1,178

Find flights from San Francisco to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to London 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 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

16:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 10/3

11:45-12:50

1 stop32h 05m

$962

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 30/3

19:40-17:40

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

10:20-16:30

1 stop14h 10m

$969

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

16:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

06:30-11:50

1 stop13h 20m

$985

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

17:30-12:00

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

15:20-18:45

Nonstop11h 25m

$991

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

13:40-10:00

1 stop12h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/2

20:25-11:50

1 stop23h 25m

$993

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

13:00-10:10

1 stop13h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

08:55-17:25

1 stop15h 30m

$1,028

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

17:30-12:00

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/2

11:45-15:00

Nonstop11h 15m

$1,052

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 5/3

20:35-20:45

1 stop16h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

07:25-00:14

1 stop23h 49m

$1,054

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

19:25-21:40

1 stop18h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

07:00-16:25

2 stops17h 25m

$1,104

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

21:05-19:40

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 25/4

06:30-12:40

1 stop14h 10m

$1,118

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to London is 20 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 San Francisco to London?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $1,037). Flying from San Francisco to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 SFO to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London, 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 San Francisco to London

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to London. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to London?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to London from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily outbound flights to London from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $962, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from San Francisco to London and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $969 and $985, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to London one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $547. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to London for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to London?

    Consider Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%) or SWISS (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to London? While on average our users pay $994, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $670. The most popular route (San Francisco - London Heathrow), is priced around $1,089.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to London 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 San Francisco to London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of $1,037). Flying from San Francisco to London in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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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