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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London

SFO — LON
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
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The best prices from San Francisco to London are usually found in October or September, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 56,504

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 58,576
From San Francisco to London (LON)
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to London

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to London including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to London. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of ₹ 686). Flying from San Francisco to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 824). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to London at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LON are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

Plan your trip to London by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to London?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to London. On average, San Francisco has 31 outbound flights to London per day from 2 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to London?

    Consider American Airlines (79%), Aer Lingus (79%) or Alaska Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to London.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to London flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London (average of ₹ 686). Flying from San Francisco to London in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 824). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to London

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 484,860 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 52,769Average₹ 57,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 54,129Average₹ 79,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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