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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$436 and round-trip from US$483. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | British Airways
      SFO 17:25
      10h 25m
      Direct
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 14 | British Airways
      US$531 US$721
      26% off
      26% off
      US$721 US$531
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | British Airways
      SFO 17:25
      10h 25m
      Direct
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Sun, Nov 29 | British Airways
      US$533 US$721
      26% off
      26% off
      US$721 US$533
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      SFO 07:15
      16h 25m
      1 stop
      LHR 07:40
      San Francisco - London | Mon, Dec 14 | United Airlines
      US$483 US$721
      33% off
      33% off
      US$721 US$483
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Air Canada
      SFO 08:10
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      LHR 08:30
      San Francisco - London | Mon, Dec 14 | United Airlines
      US$493
      32% off
      US$721 US$493
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | United Airlines
      SFO 23:59
      13h 21m
      1 stop
      LHR 21:20
      San Francisco - London | Sat, Dec 12 | United Airlines
      US$495
      31% off
      US$721 US$495
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | United Airlines
      SFO 11:25
      16h 25m
      1 stop
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Thu, Nov 26 | United Airlines
      US$495
      31% off
      US$721 US$495
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | United Airlines
      SFO 14:45
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Mon, Nov 23 | United Airlines
      US$496
      31% off
      US$721 US$496
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Air Canada
      SFO 11:25
      16h 25m
      1 stop
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Canada
      US$500
      31% off
      US$721 US$500
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Air Canada
      SFO 14:45
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      LHR 11:50
      San Francisco - London | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Canada
      US$500
      31% off
      US$721 US$500
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LON 16:00
      San Francisco - London | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LHR 06:00
      18h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Swiss Airlines
      US$436 US$682
      36% off
      36% off
      US$682 US$436
    • Cheapest
      LHR 06:00
      18h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Swiss Airlines
      US$436 US$682
      36% off
      36% off
      US$682 US$436
    • LHR 20:05
      28h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Swiss Airlines
      US$439 US$682
      36% off
      36% off
      US$682 US$439
    • LHR 06:00
      18h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Swiss Airlines
      US$439
      36% off
      US$682 US$439
    • LHR 06:00
      18h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | Swiss Airlines
      US$461
      32% off
      US$682 US$461
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Swiss Airlines
      US$461
      32% off
      US$682 US$461
    • LHR 06:00
      18h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Swiss Airlines
      US$461
      32% off
      US$682 US$461
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 27 | Swiss Airlines
      US$462
      32% off
      US$682 US$462
    • LHR 09:00
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:30
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 28 | Swiss Airlines
      US$462
      32% off
      US$682 US$462
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Iberia
      US$499 US$1,782
      72% off
      72% off
      US$1,782 US$499
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | British Airways
      US$578 US$1,782
      68% off
      68% off
      US$1,782 US$578
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | British Airways
      US$604 US$1,782
      66% off
      66% off
      US$1,782 US$604
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | British Airways
      US$1,005
      44% off
      US$1,782 US$1,005
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | British Airways
      US$1,024
      43% off
      US$1,782 US$1,024
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | British Airways
      US$1,024
      43% off
      US$1,782 US$1,024
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | British Airways
      US$1,030
      42% off
      US$1,782 US$1,030
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Iberia
      US$1,036
      42% off
      US$1,782 US$1,036
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | British Airways
      US$1,275
      28% off
      US$1,782 US$1,275
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Atlantic
      US$964 US$4,230
      77% off
      77% off
      US$4,230 US$964
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 15:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Atlantic
      US$979 US$4,230
      77% off
      77% off
      US$4,230 US$979
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      US$995 US$4,230
      76% off
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$995
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Delta Air Lines
      US$1,002
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$1,002
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Delta Air Lines
      US$1,005
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$1,005
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Air France
      US$1,012
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$1,012
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | KLM
      US$1,083
      74% off
      US$4,230 US$1,083
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 15:50
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Air France
      US$1,512
      64% off
      US$4,230 US$1,512
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Jan 2 | Virgin Atlantic
      US$2,726
      36% off
      US$4,230 US$2,726
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 10:05
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 14:20
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Lufthansa
      US$576 US$4,069
      86% off
      86% off
      US$4,069 US$576
    • LHR 10:05
      11h 15m
      Direct
      SFO 14:20
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Austrian Airlines
      US$576 US$4,069
      86% off
      86% off
      US$4,069 US$576
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | British Airways
      US$1,015 US$4,069
      75% off
      75% off
      US$4,069 US$1,015
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | British Airways
      US$1,026
      75% off
      US$4,069 US$1,026
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | British Airways
      US$1,031
      75% off
      US$4,069 US$1,031
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 19:45
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | British Airways
      US$1,306
      68% off
      US$4,069 US$1,306
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | British Airways
      US$1,497
      63% off
      US$4,069 US$1,497
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | British Airways
      US$1,650
      59% off
      US$4,069 US$1,650
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 15:55
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Finnair
      US$1,660
      59% off
      US$4,069 US$1,660
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | British Airways
      US$487 US$682
      28% off
      28% off
      US$682 US$487
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Iberia
      US$499 US$1,782
      72% off
      72% off
      US$1,782 US$499
    • LHR 13:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 16:55
      London - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Lufthansa
      US$504 US$682
      26% off
      26% off
      US$682 US$504
    • LHR 11:45
      11h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 14:55
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | British Airways
      US$578
      68% off
      US$1,782 US$578
    • LHR 15:20
      11h 25m
      Direct
      SFO 18:45
      London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | British Airways
      US$604
      66% off
      US$1,782 US$604
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Atlantic
      US$964
      77% off
      US$4,230 US$964
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 15:50
      London - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Atlantic
      US$979
      77% off
      US$4,230 US$979
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      US$995
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$995
    • LHR 11:50
      11h
      Direct
      SFO 14:50
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Delta Air Lines
      US$1,002
      76% off
      US$4,230 US$1,002
    • LON 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      London - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from London to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$772. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach US$1,519.

US$1,519
US$1,146
US$772
US$399
    Cheapest
  • US$1,412
    Oct
  • US$1,108
    Nov
  • US$816
    Dec
  • US$951
    Jan
  • US$772
    Feb
  • US$943
    Mar
  • US$986
    Apr
  • US$904
    May
  • US$990
    Jun
  • US$1,519
    Jul
  • US$1,158
    Aug
  • US$941
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of US$699. November is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$1,219.

US$1,219
US$959
US$699
US$439
    Cheapest
  • US$942
    Oct
  • US$1,219
    Nov
  • US$978
    Dec
  • US$935
    Jan
  • US$699
    Feb
  • US$888
    Mar
  • US$876
    Apr
  • US$1,029
    May
  • US$937
    Jun
  • US$1,082
    Jul
  • US$1,096
    Aug
  • US$926
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$1,072
US$986
US$899
US$813
    Cheapest
  • US$1,069
    Mon
  • US$1,001
    Tue
  • US$899
    Wed
  • US$928
    Thu
  • US$948
    Fri
  • US$1,038
    Sat
  • US$1,072
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Vueling Airlines (from US$400) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Vueling Airlines
From US$400
Swiss Airlines
From US$436
Aer Lingus
From US$465
United Airlines
From US$468
Air Canada
From US$468
Lufthansa
From US$470
Alaska Airlines
From US$472
TAP Air Portugal
From US$476
American Airlines
From US$485
British Airways
From US$487

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What is the flight schedule from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from London to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. LH4233

    Heathrow Airport

    06:30

    LHR

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:05

    FRA

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  2. UA8829

    Frankfurt Airport

    10:25

    FRA

    11h 15m

    Direct

    12:40

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. LH4233

    Heathrow Airport

    06:30

    LHR

    1h 35m

    Direct

    09:05

    FRA

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  4. LH454

    Frankfurt Airport

    10:25

    FRA

    11h 15m

    Direct

    12:40

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. EI153

    Heathrow Airport

    08:50

    LHR

    1h 25m

    Direct

    10:15

    DUB

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. EI061

    Dublin Airport

    12:30

    DUB

    11h 5m

    Direct

    15:35

    SFO

    S M T - T F S

  7. LX317

    Heathrow Airport

    09:00

    LHR

    1h 55m

    Direct

    11:55

    ZRH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. LX038

    Zurich International Airport

    13:15

    ZRH

    12h

    Direct

    16:15

    SFO

    S - T W T F S

  9. LX345

    Heathrow Airport

    06:00

    LHR

    1h 40m

    Direct

    08:40

    ZRH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. LX038

    Zurich International Airport

    13:15

    ZRH

    12h

    Direct

    16:15

    SFO

    S - T W T F S

  11. AC861

    Heathrow Airport

    15:05

    LHR

    9h 50m

    Direct

    16:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. AC8840

    Vancouver International Airport

    09:10

    YVR

    2h 22m

    Direct

    10:32

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  13. AS101

    Heathrow Airport

    17:00

    LHR

    10h 10m

    Direct

    19:10

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. AS528

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    08:15

    SEA

    2h 21m

    Direct

    10:36

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. LX325

    Heathrow Airport

    17:15

    LHR

    1h 45m

    Direct

    20:00

    ZRH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. LX038

    Zurich International Airport

    13:15

    ZRH

    12h

    Direct

    16:15

    SFO

    S - T W T F S

  17. AC861

    Heathrow Airport

    15:05

    LHR

    9h 50m

    Direct

    16:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. AC564

    Vancouver International Airport

    10:25

    YVR

    2h 21m

    Direct

    12:46

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  19. AC861

    Heathrow Airport

    15:05

    LHR

    9h 50m

    Direct

    16:55

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. AC566

    Vancouver International Airport

    13:10

    YVR

    2h 21m

    Direct

    15:31

    SFO

    S M T W T - S
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About Heathrow Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,627.19km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$436
Cheapest return ticket price US$483

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 10 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 10:25, and the last departs at 16:15, with about 6 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$1,496 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • British Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 8970 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from US$436, and round-trip fares start from US$483. The current lowest fare is a Swiss Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct flights from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 19 minutes, and around 42 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport is US$1,073. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 42 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Heathrow Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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