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$263+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to the United Kingdom

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SFO — LHR
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to United Kingdom (GB0). 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 20, 2025.

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$580
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$263
(Trip.com)
From San Francisco to United Kingdom
One-way flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:40 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 4/210:35 amGLA - SFO
1 stop14h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$580
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:30 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Tue 3/1110:50 amGLA - SFO
1 stop15h 55mFinnair
Deal found 1/20$590
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/204:40 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/2310:40 amLGW - SFO
1 stop35h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/20$599
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Tue 2/48:00 amSFO - LHR
1 stop15h 20mIberia
Thu 2/1311:45 amLHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mIberia
Deal found 1/20$599
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:05 pmSFO - LCY
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Wed 3/124:40 pmLCY - SFO
1 stop28h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 1/19$600
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Tue 1/2110:54 amSFO - LGW
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/3012:00 pmLGW - SFO
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$600
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:15 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/216:00 amLHR - SFO
1 stop18h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/19$600
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Mon 3/176:30 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 3/263:20 pmLHR - SFO
Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:30 pmSFO - GLA
2 stops17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1111:50 amGLA - SFO
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$604
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Sat 2/15:30 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop20h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/125:00 pmLHR - SFO
1 stop30h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$604
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Wed 2/58:30 amSFO - STN
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/199:35 pmSTN - SFO
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/274:40 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Mon 2/311:45 amLHR - SFO
1 stop32h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/19$613

Find flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom 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 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

Wed 3/19

9:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

10:35 am-5:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$580

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

5:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/11

10:50 am-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$590

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

6:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/26

8:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$598

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

8:00 am-7:20 am

1 stop15h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

11:45 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$599

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LCY

SFOLCY

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

4:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

London City

Wed 3/26

4:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$600

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

4:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop37h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/9

10:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$600

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

7:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/21

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$600

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/26

3:20 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$601

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/11

11:50 am-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$604

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

5:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

5:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$604

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of $661). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 GB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to United Kingdom. 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 January 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to GB0 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 United Kingdom by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Kingdom ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit United Kingdom when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in United Kingdom by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Kingdom, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Kingdom

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic from San Francisco to United Kingdom 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
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
381 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 United Kingdom?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is SWISS, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $291. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to United Kingdom for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

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

    Before booking your flight to United Kingdom from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (85%), Austrian Airlines (85%), SWISS( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,365 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $513.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom (average of $661). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$428Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$448Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$531Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$536Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$541Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Aer LingusCheapest$557Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$572Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$577Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$586Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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