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$204+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to the United Kingdom

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SFO — LHR
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/91:50 pmSFO - INV
1 stop14h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/241:15 pmINV - SFO
1 stop30h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/20$515
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/911:06 pmSFO - INV
2 stops26h 39mBritish Airways
Tue 12/2412:40 pmINV - SFO
2 stops36h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$535
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:40 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/255:55 amGLA - SFO
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$602
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:40 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 12/2511:35 amGLA - SFO
1 stop15h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/199:00 amSFO - GLA
2 stops17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/267:30 amGLA - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$608
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/38:40 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop13h 50mFinnair
Wed 12/255:55 amGLA - SFO
2 stops23h 09mFinnair
Deal found 11/19$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/111:00 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/158:55 amLHR - SFO
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$613
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:30 pmSFO - LHR
1 stop14h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/16:40 amLHR - SFO
1 stop17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$614
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/24:40 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/106:30 amLHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/20$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/67:15 pmSFO - LGW
1 stop30h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/109:20 pmLGW - SFO
2 stops25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/18$616
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/251:50 pmSFO - GLA
1 stop25h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/106:05 amGLA - SFO
1 stop13h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/19$616
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/24:40 pmSFO - LHR
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Fri 12/136:30 amLHR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/18$616

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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SFO - INV

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San Francisco

Mon 12/9

1:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Inverness

Tue 12/24

1:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$515

San FranciscoInverness

SFO - INV

SFOINV

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

7:48 am-11:10 am

2 stops20h 22m

Inverness

Tue 4/1

3:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$520

San FranciscoInverness

SFO - INV

SFOINV

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

8:15 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 40m

Inverness

Wed 4/2

7:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$522

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 12/3

8:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 12/25

5:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$602

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Tue 12/3

8:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 12/25

11:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$603

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

9:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

7:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$607

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LGW

SFOLGW

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

4:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop33h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 1/25

10:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops60h 35m

$613

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

5:25 pm-12:00 pm

Nonstop10h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/16

1:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$613

San FranciscoGlasgow

SFO - GLA

SFOGLA

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

8:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/20

3:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$614

San FranciscoLondon

SFO - LHR

SFOLHR

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

5:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/22

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$614

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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 $648). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to GB0 are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines, Delta and United Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,300 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to United Kingdom. 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 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 Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $360. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Virgin Atlantic, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to United Kingdom are San Francisco - London Heathrow, San Francisco - London Gatwick and San Francisco - London City.

  • 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: American Airlines (79%), Aer Lingus (79%), Alaska Airlines( 79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,407 for a flight from San Francisco to United Kingdom. The cheapest flight overall is $383 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $452.

  • 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 $648). Flying from San Francisco to United Kingdom in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to United Kingdom. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$437Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$448Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$465Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$540Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$555Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$557Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$571Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$585Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$586Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$588Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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