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 2. This suggests 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 typically 10 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 8616 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 15 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from San Francisco to London are considered frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find favorable deals. The classification indicates that this is one of the more active routes for price drops and competitive fares.

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October 15 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

SFO - London

$755

$610

Round trip

October 13 - October 21

SFO - London

$736

$614

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October 14 - October 21

SFO - London

$753

$617

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October 14 - October 20

SFO - London

$754

$619

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August 10 - August 27

SFO - London

$704

$627

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October 1 - October 8

SFO - London

$754

$633

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August 19 - August 31

SFO - London

$800

$639

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September 9 - September 15

SFO - London

$672

$639

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August 3 - August 18

Earliest

SFO - London

$718

$642

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SFO - London

$695

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San Francisco to London: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from San Francisco to London are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to London, fares typically range from $876–$1313, with a median of $1033. Current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London? Historically, the most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $675. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median fare of $824, and April, where the median fare is $839. These months offer lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from San Francisco to London takes about 10h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8616 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall journey time accounts for these layovers, making it important to factor in the total travel duration.

For flights from San Francisco to London, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 18.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey, and often two, when flying this route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to London

Regular price: $664 - $1,555

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to London is between $664 and $1555. The current lowest deal is $610 with Air Canada for travel from Oct 15-Oct 21.

now $610

Low $664

High $1,555

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

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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 3

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Frontier Airlines

$720

$642

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San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

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$614

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San Francisco (SFO) - London (LGW)

Frontier Airlines

$704

$627

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

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$988 → $619

37%

3 nights

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$988 → $641

35%

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$988 → $641

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$987 → $641

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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 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $818.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 25m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 10h 25m, connecting flights take 18h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

18.3% of flights are direct

Historically, 18.3% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from San Francisco to London appear frequently, so check often.

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 offers a budget-friendly option for flights to London from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$610

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport provides another convenient choice for your arrival in London from San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$627

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to London.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$644

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a good option for travelers seeking closer proximity to central London.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$795

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative arrival point for flights to the London area.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$801

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another viable choice for flights arriving in the London region.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$633

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$712

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is the closest alternative, offering efficient processing and direct rail links to London.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by train)

💸 Flights from ~$835

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport is a major base for low-cost carriers, offering extensive European coverage and good rail access.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by train and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$778

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport is a strong alternative for low-cost holiday flights and is generally less crowded.

📍 ~180 km from London (reachable by bus and train)

💸 Flights from ~$866

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport offers a simple terminal experience and is relatively close to London.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$908

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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 observed was $1037. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $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 was considered to be $876. The median price for this route over the same period was $1033. Prices above $1313 were in the higher range, indicating less favorable deals. Travelers aiming for a good value should target prices at or below the $876 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London, with a median price of $675. Other months offering comparatively lower median prices include March at $824 and April at $839. The annual median price for this route is $1033, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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