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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London from $625

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LON
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$978

One-way from

$625

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,098

Good round-trip deal

$1,144 or less

Good one-way deal

$760 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • San Francisco to London
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • San Francisco to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($482 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to London (LON).

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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 26 March 2025.

Sat 19/419:40SFO - LHR
1 stop14h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 22/406:40LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/3$978
Sat 26/400:08SFO - LHR
1 stop22h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/512:10LHR - SFO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$992
Tue 29/416:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Wed 7/509:00LHR - SFO
1 stop17h 15mDelta
Deal found 24/3$1,002
Tue 15/416:05SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 22/420:55LHR - SFO
1 stop22h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 25/3$1,003
Mon 22/916:20SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/1006:00LHR - SFO
1 stop16h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 26/3$1,027
Sun 6/419:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/420:05LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,030
Sun 6/419:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mFinnair
Tue 22/410:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mFinnair
Deal found 26/3$1,044
Wed 26/320:25SFO - LHR
1 stop28h 40mSWISS
Mon 31/320:05LHR - SFO
1 stop28h 05mSWISS
Deal found 25/3$1,056
Mon 1/1220:35SFO - LHR
2 stops16h 45mBrussels Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50LHR - SFO
2 stops43h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,121
Thu 3/414:40SFO - LHR
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 10/406:30LHR - SFO
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3$1,124
Wed 17/1217:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 25/1215:20LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,160
Sat 17/514:15SFO - LHR
2 stops32h 15mAustrian Airlines
Thu 29/514:05LHR - SFO
2 stops38h 57mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,192

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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 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to London that are best for you.

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 19/4

19:40-18:30

1 stop14h 50m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

06:40-16:30

1 stop17h 50m

$978

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 26/4

00:08-06:20

1 stop22h 12m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

12:10-16:10

1 stop36h 00m

$992

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

16:05-10:25

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

09:00-18:15

1 stop17h 15m

$1,002

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

16:05-10:25

Nonstop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

20:55-11:45

1 stop22h 50m

$1,003

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

16:20-17:45

1 stop17h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

06:00-14:35

1 stop16h 35m

$1,027

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

19:40-14:10

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

20:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

$1,030

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

19:30-13:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,044

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

13:35-09:50

1 stop12h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 18/12

10:45-16:19

1 stop13h 34m

$1,076

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

21:05-20:45

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 27/4

20:25-19:00

1 stop30h 35m

$1,111

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

16:35-11:00

Nonstop10h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

10:45-13:50

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,152

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to London

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to London

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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to London is 38 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 26 March 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to London, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight at midday.

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 26 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Finnair 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 22 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 $978, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to London and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $992 and $1,002, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is priced at 20% 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 $625. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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 United Airlines (86%), Iberia (86%) or American Airlines (84%) 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?

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  • 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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