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Cheapest time to fly from London to San Francisco

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration20 h and 4 mFlights between London and San Francisco take, on average, 20 h and 4 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£283Cheapest price for a flight between London and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to San Francisco

Destination airportSan Francisco International AirportFor the route from London to San Francisco

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to San Francisco

Airlines flying this routeBritish Airways, American Airlines, Virgin AtlanticAirline(s) with flights between London to San Francisco

One-way average Price£872The average price for a flight London - San Francisco at Opodo is £872, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to San Francisco when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to San Francisco

Scandinavian Airlines

96£

British Airways

139£

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

36%Trains in San Francisco are 36% cheaper than in London.

London£3.50

San Francisco£2.25

MealMid-priced restaurant

6%A meal in San Francisco is 6% cheaper than a meal in London.

London£20.00

San Francisco£18.71

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

26%A taxi fare in San Francisco is 26% cheaper than in London.

London£4.20

San Francisco£3.11

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

6%Coffee is 6% more expensive in San Francisco than in London.

London£3.98

San Francisco£4.23

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.35 USD

1 USD = 0.75 GBP

Last checked on Fri 27/03

Distance: 5354 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 miles

Flights departing from London

London is one of the largest cities in Europe and also a financial and commercial centre. It is served by six airports, namely Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Southend and London City airports. All of these airports are located in London and its surrounding areas with some being fairly far away.

Flights from London to San Francisco can take off from any of these six airports. Heathrow Airport is the most popular of these airports internationally and is also one of the busiest airports in the world. Gatwick is the second most popular airport and is known for a high-speed train connection to the city from the airport.

Getting to London airport

London to San Francisco flights take off from one of the six airports listed above. If your plane is taking off from Heathrow or Gatwick, you can consider yourself covered, as these airports are connected by high-speed trains to the city centre. However, if you are using Southend or Stansted airports, you will have to start early as these airports are located far away in Essex. Trains connect both these airports to London city centre. Similarly, you will need to take a train from London city centre to reach Luton Airport. If your plane is taking off from London City Airport, you can just take a taxi to get to the airport.

Arriving to San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most important cities in the USA and is known for its counterculture attitude and liberal atmosphere. Start your trip at the Golden Gate Bridge, which is known as a feat of engineering. Your next stop should be the famous prison of Alcatraz; this is located on an island and is now a museum. You can also take rides on San Francisco's quaint tramlines and cable cars, which take you through pretty neighbourhoods. Take the opportunity to walk down Lombard Street, which is the most crooked street on the planet. Spend some time at Castro, which is still one of the most important centres of LGBT history and culture.

How to get to the city centre

You will travel through San Francisco International Airport on flights to San Francisco from London. The easiest way to get to the city centre is by the BART rail service. All you need to do is find your way to SFO Station at the airport and then hop on a train that is headed toward the city. You can also find buses outside San Francisco International Airport. Your flight from London may also land at Oakland International Airport, which is across the bay. Sometimes, flights from London may also land at San Jose Airport and both of these airports are connected by BART trains to central San Francisco. Taxis are available from all the airports.

Flight route information

San Francisco is one of the most liberal cities in the world, and this is highly evident in Castro district.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to San Francisco

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to San Francisco?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to San Francisco?

When you fly from London to San Francisco the average price is £872. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to San Francisco at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to San Francisco is 283 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is San Francisco expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in San Francisco costs an average of 3.11 GBP, 26% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.20 GBP,

While train tickets costs 36% less in San Francisco: 2.25 GBP against 3.50 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.71 GBP in San Francisco, 6% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 6% more expensive in San Francisco, with an average of 4.23 GBP , while in London the coffee costs 3.98 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to San Francisco are January, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - San Francisco.

How long does the flight take to go from London to San Francisco?

The total flight time between London and San Francisco is of around 20 h and 4 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,354 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and San Francisco?

The main airport route flying between London and San Francisco is: Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to San Francisco?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to San Francisco are:

Marabu Airlines.
Virgin Atlantic.
United Airlines.

Lufthansa, stopping in Frankfurt for 80 minutes minimum.

Lufthansa, with 105 minutes scale in Washington.
Aer Lingus, with 75 minutes scale in Dublin.

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