Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to London flight
Flights from San Francisco, CA to London depart on average 109 times per day, taking around 12h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £301 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 8616 km distance in 10h 10m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 8616 km |
Average flight duration 12h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £301 |
Flights per day 109 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 10h 10m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to London
Cheapest price
£301
Average price
£382
Fastest journey
14 h 7 m
Average duration
14 h 57 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
8616 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to London will cost around £382 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £301.
Of the 3 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for London 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 14 h 57 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 14 h 7 m .
The slowest flights will take 16 h 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.
21:2814h07San Francisco, CA11:35London£3011One-way0 changes
19:4016h00San Francisco, CA11:40London£3231One-way0 changes
18:5714h43San Francisco, CA9:40London£5221One-way0 changes
21:2814h07San Francisco, CA11:35London£3011One-way0 changes
18:5714h43San Francisco, CA9:40London£5221One-way0 changes
19:4016h00San Francisco, CA11:40London£3231One-way0 changes
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to London flights for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:02 San Francisco, CA | 15h53 | 10:55 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:05 San Francisco, CA | 14h35 | 9:40 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to London flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in San Francisco, CA and London
- 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
- 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 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
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