On this page, you can find and book flights from London to San Francisco. There are about 84 flights per week on this route, with a total flight distance of 8,639 km.
Flights are operated by leading airlines, including United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low price calendar to find the best deals. Before booking, we recommend checking how to get to the departure airport and your transfer options upon arrival.
The table shows direct flights London → San Francisco for the selected date. The flight takes about 10h 55m. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic. Departures from Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.
Each row shows: local departure time, destination city and airport, flight number with airline, terminal or gate and status. Click a flight to open its details and switch to search. To view another day, change the date above the table.
The climate in San Francisco is mild, but the most comfortable travel conditions occur in August and September, when temperatures reach 24.4°C. December is considered the coolest and rainiest period, with average lows around 7.2°C and frequent precipitation.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in August — from 33,187 ₽ and October — from 33,253 ₽. Prices peak in March, when tickets for this route are most expensive, starting from 38,092 ₽.
September is the optimal time to book: it offers a great balance between warm, dry weather and affordable fares from 33,453 ₽. It is best to avoid the winter months due to the high probability of prolonged rain, which can make transfers and sightseeing difficult.
Below is the calendar of lowest prices for London — San Francisco flights by day. Pick a convenient date and see the fare instantly. The cheapest flights on this route start at 33,225 RUB in August, the most expensive reach around 38,092 RUB in March. If your dates are flexible, the calendar helps you pick the lowest fare for the period you need. To view round-trip prices, switch to the “Round-trip” tab above the calendar and pick a departure date — the right-side calendar will then highlight the lowest return fares for each day.
More than 15 airlines operate on this route, with United Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic leading in terms of flight frequency. Both direct flights and convenient connections are available daily. To view the detailed schedule for specific days of the week and choose the best departure time, explore the interactive list below.
Flights London — San Francisco depart from Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport and London Luton Airport and land at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries and airports on this route: airlines, schedules and travel guides.
With a distance of 8,639 km, a direct flight takes about 10–11 hours. Flights with one connection can last from 13 to 18 hours, depending on the layover airport.
Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France, and other carriers. An up-to-date list of all airlines is available on this page.
Yes, there is regular direct service between the cities. Most non-stop flights depart from the major airports in the British capital.
The main arrival point is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Information on how to get to the city can be found in the transportation section.
The lowest prices are usually available several months before departure. Keep an eye on the low price calendar, as prices may drop during seasonal sales.
