Journey information
Overview: London to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from London to San Francisco, CA depart on average 100 times per day, taking around 13h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £303 if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest flight covers the 8616 km distance in 15h 5m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 8616 km |
Average flight duration 13h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £303 |
Flights per day 100 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 15h 5m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:57 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
£811
Average price
£979
Fastest journey
16 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 27 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
8616 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to San Francisco, CA will cost around £979 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £811.
Of the 3 flights that leave London for San Francisco, CA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 8616 km distance in an average of 17 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 16 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 19 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
London to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:25 London | 32h00 | 00:25 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:05 London | 29h00 | 01:05 San Francisco, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: London to San Francisco, CA flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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