LON - SFO

₹ 41,667 Find Cheap Flights from London to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London to San Francisco departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Francisco

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 27% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from London to San Francisco (LON-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from London to San Francisco

Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Austrian Airlines Logo
12:20 - 15:25LHR-SFO
11h 05mdirect
Austrian Airlines Logo
13:05 - 07:25SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
₹ 47,140Austrian Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Delta Logo
06:30 - 11:50LHR-SFO
13h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:45 - 07:05SFO-LHR
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 47,581Delta
Find Deal
Tue, 30 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
United Airlines Logo
13:05 - 19:05LHR-SFO
14h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:05 - 10:25SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
₹ 47,669United Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, 6 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
United Airlines Logo
13:45 - 17:00LHR-SFO
11h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 06:30SFO-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
₹ 47,758United Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:30 - 15:35LHR-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:40 - 18:50SFO-LHR
18h 10m2 stops
₹ 47,934Scandinavian Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
SWISS Logo
06:55 - 16:30LGW-SFO
17h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
20:25 - 17:50SFO-LGW
14h 25m1 stop
₹ 48,022SWISS
Find Deal
Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
15:35 - 14:35LHR-SFO
31h 00m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:40 - 18:50SFO-LHR
18h 10m2 stops
₹ 48,376Scandinavian Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 8 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 22:30LGW-SFO
33h 50m2 stops
British Airways Logo
22:53 - 08:10SFO-LGW
25h 17m1 stop
₹ 48,552British Airways
Find Deal
Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
British Airways Logo
10:30 - 18:35LHR-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
British Airways Logo
06:51 - 06:20SFO-LHR
15h 29m1 stop
₹ 50,229British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
SWISS Logo
18:35 - 16:10LGW-SFO
29h 35m1 stop
SWISS Logo
19:40 - 17:50SFO-LGW
14h 10m1 stop
₹ 55,879SWISS
Find Deal

Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Check luggage policies for British Airways round trips.
Allow extra time for security at Heathrow Airport.
User tips
User tips
User tips
User tips
Top airlines
Austrian Airlines
Cheapest • from ₹ 47,140 (return)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
LHR-SFO
Cheapest
LHR-SFO
Most popular
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest return fare
₹ 47,140
Overall average: ₹ 52,966
Austrian Airlines
Mon 22/9Mon 6/10
LHR - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 41,667
Typical prices: ₹ 51,907-63471
British Airways
Thu 6/11
LHR - SFO • 2 stops
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to San Francisco!
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to San Francisco flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to San Francisco costs ₹ 73,761 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco (SFO). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Thursday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost ₹ 50,582 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 77,065 and ₹ 72,740 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 52,689 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight₹ 41,667
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to San Francisco

When to book flights from London to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from London to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to San Francisco 
AlastairFlew with British AirwaysLHR-SFOFeb 2025
Make sure your free checked luggage is for outward and return flights.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLHR-SFOSept 2024
Download all your music. Add shows and movies to your queue. Bring short so you can relax. Bring long charger cords.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesLHR-SFOMar 2024
Heathrow is vast, allow plenty of time to drop bags and go through security. At San Francisco the immigration takes a bit of time and we had to wait around 1.5hrs, bare this in mind when booking car rental. The is a shuttle train from the airport to the car rental area which is very slick and efficient.
Ana-MariaFlew with IberiaLHR-SFOMar 2024
In London triple check your flight they have multiple leaving for the same destination once - it is easy to get them confused

FAQs for booking flights from London to San Francisco

  • Is there a rail service linking San Francisco airport to the city centre?

    The BART rail service links San Francisco airport with the city centre, running from 8am to midnight every day, with a frequency of every 20 mins. The BART also links the airport to the East Bay and San Mateo County. The SFO BART Station is located at the International Terminal in departures. To reach it from other terminals you can take the SFO AirTrain which links all terminals to each other. You can purchase a ticket at the BART station.

  • What bus services are available at San Francisco airport?

    SamTrans buses link San Francisco airport to the city centre, Palo Alto and San Mateo County. Lines stopping at the airport are SFO, ECR, 292, 397 and 398. It’s a 24-hour bus service, and you can hop on outside of Arrivals at Terminal 2 and 3, outside of International Terminal Level 1 and Curbside.

  • Are there any onsite airport hotels available at San Francisco airport?

    There are nap rooms available inside San Francisco airport, in the international terminal which are open 24 hours. The rate is $40 USD (about 32 GBP) per hour or $120 USD (about 95 GBP) for 8 hours. Alternatively, there are 5 hotels all within 5 minutes from the airport, and all offering free airport shuttle service.

  • Where can I have a shower at San Francisco airport?

    For a refreshing shower after a long flight from London to San Francisco, head to Freshen Up which is located in International Terminal level G. They are open 24 hours, and their rates start from $25 USD (about 20 GBP) for a Deluxe shower, which is a 30-minute shower and includes a towel, soap, shampoo, and other amenities on demand such as a hair dryer.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to San Francisco was ₹ 472 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 534 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to San Francisco?

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from London to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to San Francisco

  • There are direct flights from London to San Francisco with Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United airlines. All airlines offer a comfortable leg room of about 79 cm in average, and all offer on-demand video to keep passengers entertained. Virgin Atlantic and United airlines also have Wi-Fi available on board for a fee.
  • If you are flying with Air France or KLM airlines, you can head to their dedicated airline lounges in San Francisco airport for a bit of quiet space, both located in the International Terminal. KLM passengers will be happy to know that they also have a lounge in London Heathrow Airport.
  • If you have a bit of time before your flight, head to the San Francisco Airport Aviation Library and Aviation Museum, both located in the International Terminal. They are free of charge to access, and will give you an insight into the world of air transport and commercial aviation.
  • Passengers travelling with children can head to Terminals 2 and 3 for Kids’ Spots play rooms. If you need supplies for babies such as diapers, medicine and food, you will find them available at one of the News kiosks. Stroller and baby equipment are available for rent from Cloud of Goods.
  • There is never a dull moment at San Francisco airport, as you will find about 20 exhibitions on show at any one point throughout the airport. These can include photographs, paintings, installations and video arts. The Video Arts Room is located in the International Terminal and shows short films (10 minutes and less in length) from 5am to midnight, with new films showing every 4 weeks.

Prefer to fly direct from London to San Francisco?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from London to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to San Francisco

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

San Francisco to London

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top airline flying from London to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8937 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

2.0 MediocreGeorge, Aug 2025HNL - SFO
Read more United Airlines reviews

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.