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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco from $840

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — SFO
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 15 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$873

One-way from

$840

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,020
Austrian Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • 12/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 40m total
  • London to San Francisco
25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 49m total
  • London to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 15 January 2025.

Wed 12/310:05LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mAustrian Airlines
Mon 31/312:55SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/1$873
Mon 17/221:30LGW - SFO
2 stops49h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 21/219:15SFO - LGW
1 stop30h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 14/1$873
Sat 1/308:30LCY - SFO
1 stop15h 55mSWISS
Sat 8/319:25SFO - LCY
1 stop33h 25mSWISS
Deal found 15/1$873
Tue 21/111:40LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mDelta
Mon 10/216:40SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 14/1$874
Mon 17/210:05LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mLufthansa
Fri 2/519:45SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 14/1$876
Fri 31/1011:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1117:30SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1$882
Thu 20/311:45LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mFinnair
Thu 10/419:20SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 25mFinnair
Deal found 14/1$890
Thu 16/1008:45LHR - SFO
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1116:35SFO - LHR
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/1$897
Thu 23/1008:45LHR - SFO
2 stops38h 43mSWISS
Thu 6/1119:25SFO - LHR
1 stop18h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/1$900
Tue 21/110:05LHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/112:50SFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$920
Mon 3/1106:30LHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mKLM
Sun 30/1113:50SFO - LHR
1 stop12h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/1$928
Tue 11/218:45LGW - SFO
1 stop29h 40mSWISS
Thu 20/219:25SFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 14/1$928

Find flights from London to San Francisco within your budget

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 15 January 2025.

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LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

10:05-14:15

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

12:55-07:25

Nonstop10h 30m

$873

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 17/2

21:30-14:40

2 stops49h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 21/2

19:15-09:50

1 stop30h 35m

$873

LondonSan Francisco

LCY - SFO

LCYSFO

London City

Sat 1/3

08:30-16:25

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

19:25-12:50

1 stop33h 25m

$873

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 1/2

11:40-14:45

Nonstop11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

17:40-10:55

Nonstop10h 15m

$874

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

10:05-13:15

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

19:45-14:10

Nonstop10h 25m

$876

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 28/2

18:45-16:25

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

19:25-20:35

2 stops17h 10m

$882

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

11:45-16:00

Nonstop11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

19:20-13:45

Nonstop10h 25m

$890

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Sat 25/1

10:05-13:15

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

17:25-12:00

Nonstop10h 35m

$894

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

07:25-14:35

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

11:00-11:10

1 stop16h 10m

$902

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/3

07:10-19:45

2 stops19h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

14:40-17:05

2 stops18h 25m

$920

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Travel insights for flights from London to San Francisco

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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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from London to San Francisco is 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 15 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from London to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 15 January 2025.

The most flights from LON to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 15 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, SWISS and Lufthansa from London to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.6
Good
786 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.5
Good
1,597 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,508 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to San Francisco round-trip from $873. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, from $873, and SWISS, from $873. Austrian Airlines is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to San Francisco are WestJet ($845), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($899), and Iberia ($1,099).

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (63%), Austrian Airlines (63%), United Airlines( 63%).

  • 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 $2,931, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,037. The most popular route (London Stansted - San Francisco), is priced around $709.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from London to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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