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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to San Francisco were £320 for one-way flights and £419 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LHR
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£419
Average flight time
4 hours 12 mins

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San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
18
Available Airlines
Vueling Airlines, American Airlines, United, Delta, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, WestJet, JetBlue Airways
Distance
8617 km
Direct Flight Time
11 10
Flight Price
£419

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between London and San Francisco?
If you’re ready to book your plane ticket from London to San Francisco, you’ve got an important decision to make. LHR to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) or Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)? There are multiple airlines to pick from on the first route, including British Airways. On the second, British Airways is one of the most highly rated.
How long is a direct flight from London to San Francisco?
If you’re the type of flyer who enjoys getting friendly with their fellow passengers, you’ll have around 10 hours and 58 minutes to do so during your direct London to San Francisco flight. This trip of 5,400 miles can sometimes be as fast as 10 hours and 50 minutes, which still gives you enough time to make a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for London to San Francisco flights?
You might be interested to know that there are lots of different ways to fly from London to San Francisco. Below is a list of the most frequently flown routes:

  • Heathrow Airport to SJC - 85 flights per week
  • Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 28 flights per week
  • LCY to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) - 21 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to San Francisco?
The route between London and San Francisco is a well-travelled one, so you have plenty of flights to pick from. If you don’t know how to start planning your getaway, these are the six most popular air carriers to look into:

  • British Airways with 182 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 143 flights every month.
  • Virgin Atlantic with 117 flights every month.
  • JetBlue with 65 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 60 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 43 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to San Francisco?
Planning a trip from London to San Francisco is easy. With 12 daily flights to select from, you can head off on your dream holiday any time you like.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from London to San Francisco 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to San Francisco is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £419 and can rise to £579 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to San Francisco  

Every day between London and San Francisco, 31 flights from 18 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, KLM, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Swiss, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Aeromexico, Finnair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 11hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 8617 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from London to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,325 reviews)
"Great location for visiting friends who live in SF"

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,154 reviews)
"Great hotel. Excellent breakfast. Comfy beds."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

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King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
334 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,362 reviews)
"Everyone here is always so kind! Have stayed twice, will be returning!"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

King George Hotel
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The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,918 reviews)
"Would love stay again in the future"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Staff was exceptional."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2024

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Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

4 out of 5
555 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,408 reviews)
Ok stay
"The maids were amazing and so sweet, the valet employees were super nice and took care of our car. The front desk gentleman who checked us in wasn't so pleasant. He didn't give us any information about breakfast or check out time or any type of hospitality information was kind of rude. The room window ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
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