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Airfares from $220 One Way, $469 Round Trip from San Francisco to London

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Route Information for Flights from San Francisco to London

Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Destination Airport IATA Code
LON
Distance
5354 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, KLM, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, Air New Zealand, Swiss, United Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
2:30PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
10:15PM UTC

Find cheap deals on flights from San Fran to London and discover one of the world’s greatest cities. Book with Orbitz and you can find a huge selection of affordable flights with some of the world’s most respected airlines.


Popular Routes from San Francisco to London

Direct flights depart from San Francisco International Airport and will arrive at London Heathrow. This is the main international air hub serving the city of London. It is also possible to find connecting flights to several other airports serving London, including London Gatwick, London City, London Stansted and London Luton.

The flight to London Heathrow is the most popular international flight leaving San Francisco, with just under a million passengers each year making this journey.


The Flight from San Francisco to London

There are 42 direct flights each week from San Francisco to London. Flight times are around 10 hours and 15 minutes and cover a total distance of 5,360 miles. There is a choice of 11 airlines operating direct flights, including British Airways, the national carrier of the UK. Other major carriers include Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines.

Your departure point will be San Francisco International. The airport is located 13 miles to the south of the downtown area and is a major gateway to Europe and Asia. It is one of the ten busiest airports in the US and inside the top 25 in the world, with more than 55 million people departing and arriving each year.

The path for flights from San Fran to London heads north west over Nevada, Utah and Wyoming towards the north east of Canada. It flies over Quebec before following the curve of the earth over the North Atlantic. After several hours over the ocean it crosses the southern tip of Ireland before flying over the southern part of the UK to its destination in London.

Most airlines will provide food and beverage services on long haul flights of this duration. However, San Francisco International is also well equipped with good eating, drinking and shopping options so you can relax before you fly.

The main destination airport on this flight is Heathrow. It is the second busiest in the world by total passenger traffic with more than 80 million passengers passing through its doors each year. Heathrow lies 14 miles to the west of central London and has two runways and four passenger terminals.

It is also possible to get connecting flights to several other London airports, including London Gatwick. Connecting flights take several hours longer, with overall flight times of around 13 hours and 30 minutes, depending on connection options.

Book direct or connecting flights from San Fran to London on a choice of leading carriers with Orbitz.


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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco to London?
You’re in luck — you’ll find 3 airlines which advertise direct services from SFO to LHR. These are some of the best:

  • British Airways
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • United Airlines

What is the shortest flight from San Francisco to London?
With the shortest flight time from SJC to London (LHR-Heathrow) being 11 hours and 35 minutes, we recommend you have some in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. An eye-mask, a neck pillow and earplugs should be among the basics packed into your hand luggage.
What airlines fly from San Francisco to London most frequently?
Consider booking a ticket with British Airways (BA), which flies frequently along this route. This airline operates 60 flights every month between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Heathrow Airport (LHR). Virgin Atlantic (VS) will also get you to your destination in comfort and style. Offering 30 flights every month between San Francisco and London, it’s another popular airline to look into.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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