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$495+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from London Gatwick to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 January 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$527
(TAP AIR PORTUGAL)

One-way from

$496
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$566
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:10 amLGW - SFO
2 stops60h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 3/105:40 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/21$527
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/36:45 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop29h 40mSWISS
Mon 2/247:25 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Deal found 1/22$531
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/411:00 amLGW - SFO
2 stops21h 22mIberia
Mon 2/1012:23 amSFO - LGW
2 stops25h 52mIberia
Deal found 1/21$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/612:00 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1010:29 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$587
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/111:40 amLGW - SFO
1 stop32h 59mAir Transat
Tue 2/41:40 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop36h 05mAir Transat
Deal found 1/22$604
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/183:05 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop26h 17mBritish Airways
Sun 6/16:01 amSFO - LGW
1 stop18h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$642

Find flights from Gatwick to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 3/1

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops60h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

5:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$527

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

6:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$531

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 2/4

11:00 am-12:22 am

2 stops21h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

12:23 am-10:15 am

2 stops25h 52m

$543

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Thu 2/6

12:00 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

10:29 pm-10:35 am

1 stop28h 06m

$587

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Sat 2/1

11:40 am-12:39 pm

1 stop32h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

1:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop36h 05m

$604

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Fri 2/7

4:40 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$495

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 3/31

2:30 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$496

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Mon 3/31

7:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$497

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Tue 4/15

7:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$603

LondonSan Francisco

LGW - SFO

LGWSFO

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

6:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$606

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Compare providers for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Gatwick to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for London Gatwick Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 LGW to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 January 22, 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about TAP AIR PORTUGAL and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 Gatwick?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from London Gatwick. On average, San Francisco has 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day from 1 airline. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $527, TAP AIR PORTUGAL will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to TAP AIR PORTUGAL, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Iberia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $531 and $542, respectively. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 24% 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 Gatwick Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Vueling, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $496. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $499 while deals on WestJet start at $599 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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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Top airline flying from Gatwick to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gatwick to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$520Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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