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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to London

October 20 - October 27

Cheapest

SFO - London

$801

$649

Round trip

October 19 - October 27

Cheapest
Best

SFO - London

$825

$649

Round trip

October 10 - October 20

Cheapest
Best

SFO - London

$824

$649

Round trip

October 15 - October 27

Cheapest
Best

SFO - London

$818

$649

Round trip

October 13 - October 27

Cheapest

SFO - London

$790

$649

Round trip

September 15 - September 22

Earliest

SFO - London

$617

$650

Round trip

September 17 - September 22

SFO - London

$748

$650

Round trip

October 6 - October 21

SFO - London

$783

$650

Round trip

October 6 - October 27

Best

SFO - London

$814

$650

Round trip

November 4 - November 10

SFO - London

$694

$650

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Right now, 38% of recent fares for flights from San Francisco to London are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $833–$1193, with a median of $980. Current fares are near the typical level, indicating a stable pricing environment for travelers planning their trips. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
A typical journey from San Francisco to London takes about 25h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8616 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on layovers in addition to flight segments.
Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to London connect at least once, with only 26.7% of recent fares being for direct flights. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should factor in additional time for layovers when planning their trip.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $675. Following January, March offers a median fare of $824, and April presents a median fare of $839. These months tend to be more budget-friendly compared to the overall median for the route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

Regular price: $672 - $1,022

Prices for flights from San Francisco to London are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick is between $672 and $1022. The current lowest deal is $649 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now $649

Low $672

High $1,022

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to LON is January, with a median price of $675. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1406. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $675

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,406

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Direct flights from San Francisco to London

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to London

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

Condor Flugdienst

San Francisco (SFO) - London (STN)

Condor Flugdienst

$806

$674

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

Condor Flugdienst

San Francisco (SFO) - London (STN)

Condor Flugdienst

$840

$678

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

Scandinavian Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

Scandinavian Airlines

$811

$684

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

TAP Portugal

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$617

$650

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

TAP Portugal

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$595

$653

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

TAP Portugal

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$734

$653

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to London

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$942  →  $652

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$941  →  $653

31%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$936  →  $650

31%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$946  →  $666

30%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to London

San Francisco - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to London are near the typical level, with 38% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January, March, and April offer the lowest median prices for San Francisco to London.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 15m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to London is 25 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 26.7% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights.

British Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about once a day.

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to London appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$649

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to London with competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$649

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~25 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$650

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers convenient access to central London for flights from San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$803

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport serves the London area for flights from San Francisco.

📍 ~60 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$869

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an option for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~50 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$674

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is another choice for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$688

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity from London Euston and Marylebone stations.

📍 ~155 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$838

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is the closest alternative and offers a direct rail link from London Waterloo.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Bristol (BRS)

Cheapest

Bristol Airport offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes and good accessibility via coaches or rail.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$811

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport has a strong presence of budget airlines and is easily accessible via the M1 motorway.

📍 ~175 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$954

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport is an alternative for travelers in South West London, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~145 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$944

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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$7,485

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to London is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $1037. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging $1176. Even booking more than 60 days out, while offering many options, has a slightly higher average price of $1051 compared to the sweet spot.

Based on pricing across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to London is considered to be $833 or less. The median price observed for this route over the last 90 days was $980. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of tickets costing $1193 or more.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London, with a median price of $675. Other relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $824, and April, with a median of $839. The annual median price for this route is $980, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.