San Francisco to London flights.

San Francisco → London · 17 fares

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Thin routes often have more options from a neighbouring airport.

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

Questions, answered

• How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?

  Non-stop flights on SFO → LHR are typically around 10 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

• Which airlines fly from San Francisco to London?

  The main carriers on this route are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

• When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to London?

  Historically the lowest fares land in January, February, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

• How far ahead should I book San Francisco to London?

  Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

• Can I book directly on destination.com?

  The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.