What percentage of San Francisco to London flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.3% of flights from San Francisco to London were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to London?

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to London is 10 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 15 hours and 10 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 8616 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to London?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to London have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where favorable deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips, based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period.

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San Francisco to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Right now, only about 2% of recent fares from San Francisco to London are considered a good price. For cheap flights from San Francisco to London, prices typically range from $876 to $1313, with a median fare of $1033. Current fares are trending below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London? Based on recent data, the most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $675. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $824, and April, where the median fare is $839.

A typical journey from San Francisco to London takes about 10h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 8616 kilometers. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, as only 18.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to London. For itineraries that do connect, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

Regular price: $682 - $1,419

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to London typically range from $682 to $1419. The current lowest deal is $548 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 4.

now $548

Low $682

High $1,419

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London

Flights from SFO to LON are cheapest in November, with a median price of $818. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1411. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $818

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,411

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to London

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to London

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (STN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,109

$782

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$707

$665

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$726

$665

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$682

$665

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$595

$664

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$594

$666

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$956 → $683

29%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$935 → $677

28%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$902 → $665

26%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$963 → $726

25%

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San Francisco - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $1033.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $675.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 25m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 10h 25m, while connecting flights average 18h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline that offers direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to London appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$610

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good option for travelers seeking potentially lower fares to London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$610

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity, useful when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$750

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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 before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1037. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1176. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a slightly higher average price of $1051.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to London is considered to be $876 or less. The median price for this route was $1033. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1313 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London, with a median price of $675. Other historically inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $824, and April, with a median price of $839. The annual median price for this route is $1033, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in these months.

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San Francisco to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

Regular price: $682 - $1,419

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to London typically range from $682 to $1419. The current lowest deal is $548 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Feb 1-Feb 4.

now $548

Low $682

High $1,419

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London

November

Cheapest

Flights from $818

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,411

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to London

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to London

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (STN)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,109

$782

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$707

$665

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$726

$665

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$682

$665

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$595

$664

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - London

San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

TAP Portugal

$594

$666

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$956 → $683

29%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$935 → $677

28%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$902 → $665

26%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$963 → $726

25%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to London

San Francisco - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $1033.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $675.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 25m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 10h 25m, while connecting flights average 18h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 81.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline that offers direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to London appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to London.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$610

London main airports to arrive at

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport is a good option for travelers seeking potentially lower fares to London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$610

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with excellent rail connectivity, useful when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to London

San Francisco to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London

Direct flights from San Francisco to London

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to London

San Francisco - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 10h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Oct 05

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Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy San Francisco to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to London?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London?

What percentage of San Francisco to London flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to London?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to London?

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Flights to London from other cities

San Francisco to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London

Direct flights from San Francisco to London

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to London

San Francisco - London route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 10h 25m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

San Francisco main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Dec 11

Oct 05

Oct 05

Oct 27

Nov 06

Nov 11

Dec 14

Oct 27

Nov 11

Oct 27

Dec 07

Oct 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy San Francisco to London tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to London?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London?