Cheap flights from San Francisco to London

35 nonstop flights a week, 5 of them today. Operated by 3 airlines, about 10h 30m in the air, 5,354 mi (8,616 km). Tickets from $341, nonstop from $519.

Flights from San Francisco to London

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Prices by day: San Francisco to London

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Best fares from San Francisco to London

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San Francisco to London at a glance

flight time, from 10h 15m to 10h 50m
10h 30m
straight-line distance
5,354 mi (8,616 km)
flights a week
35
flights today
5
first and last departure
12:50 - 20:35
lowest price, with a connection, 15 September
$341
lowest nonstop price
$519
airlines
3

San Francisco to London ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $299. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is September 2027: from $341. The average across months is $313.

San Francisco to London flight schedule

35 flights a week, 5 today, 16 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 901
United Airlines
12:50 San Francisco International, terminal I
07:25 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 35m
Daily
Boeing 787-900
UA 930
United Airlines
16:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:15 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 35m
Daily
Boeing 787-900
VS 20
Virgin Atlantic
16:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
10:55 London Heathrow, terminal 3
10h 15m
Daily
Boeing 787-900
BA 284
British Airways
17:25 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:50 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 25m
Daily
Airbus A380-800
BA 286
British Airways
20:35 San Francisco International, terminal I
15:10 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 35m
Daily
Boeing 777-300ER

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 14 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 901
United Airlines
13:50 San Francisco International, terminal I
07:25 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 930
United Airlines
17:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:15 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
VS 20
Virgin Atlantic
17:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
10:55 London Heathrow, terminal 3
10h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-900
BA 284
British Airways
18:25 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:50 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
BA 286
British Airways
21:35 San Francisco International, terminal I
15:10 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 777
UA 901
United Airlines
12:55 San Francisco International, terminal I
07:25 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 948
United Airlines
16:35 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:10 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
BA 286
British Airways
18:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
13:10 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER
UA 930
United Airlines
19:40 San Francisco International, terminal I
14:10 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 30m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
BA 284
British Airways
16:35 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:00 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 25m
Seasonal
Airbus A380-800
VS 20
Virgin Atlantic
18:00 San Francisco International, terminal I
12:50 London Heathrow, terminal 3
10h 50m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-900
BA 286
British Airways
19:30 San Francisco International, terminal I
13:55 London Heathrow, terminal 5
10h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 777-300ER
VS 42
Virgin Atlantic
22:30 San Francisco International, terminal I
16:45 London Heathrow, terminal 3
10h 15m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 901
United Airlines
13:05 San Francisco International, terminal I
07:25 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 948
United Airlines
16:45 San Francisco International, terminal I
11:10 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 25m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900
UA 930
United Airlines
19:50 San Francisco International, terminal I
14:10 London Heathrow, terminal 2
10h 20m
Seasonal
Boeing 787-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying San Francisco to London

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from San Francisco to London depart and land

Departure from San Francisco

35 flights a week, terminal I, 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre

Arrival in London

35 flights a week, terminals 2, 3, 5, 14 mi (23 km) from the city centre

When to visit London

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +23° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, with 11 rainy days.

Jan
+7° +2° 12 days
Feb
+10° +3° 11 days
Mar
+12° +4° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 8 days
May
+18° +9° 13 days
Jun
+22° +12° 8 days
Jul
+23° +14° 13 days
Aug
+23° +14° 7 days
Sep
+20° +12° 12 days
Oct
+16° +10° 13 days
Nov
+11° +6° 11 days
Dec
+9° +5° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?
A nonstop flight takes 10 hours 30 minutes on average, from 10h 15m to 10h 50m depending on the flight.
How far is London from San Francisco?
5,354 mi (8,616 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to London?
United Airlines (14 a week), British Airways (14 a week) and Virgin Atlantic (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from San Francisco to London?
5 flights today and 35 a week, about 5 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from San Francisco to London?
The first departure is at 12:50 (UA901), the last at 20:35 (BA286). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London?
November 2026: tickets from $299. The most expensive is September 2027, from $341.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from San Francisco to London?
26 November 2026 (Thursday): from $299 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from San Francisco to London?
Virgin Atlantic: nonstop tickets from $519 on 9 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which San Francisco airport do flights to London leave from?
San Francisco International (35 a week).