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San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from € 279 and round-trip from € 462. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 16:40
        10h 15m
        Direct
        LHR 10:55
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Atlantic
        LHR 11:50
        11h
        Direct
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
        € 649 € 896
        28% off
        28% off
        € 896 € 649
      • SFO 17:55
        10h 20m
        Direct
        LHR 12:15
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Oct 7 | Virgin Atlantic
        LHR 12:45
        11h 10m
        Direct
        SFO 15:55
        London - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Atlantic
        € 654 € 896
        27% off
        27% off
        € 896 € 654
      • SFO 16:45
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:40
        San Francisco - London | Mon, Oct 26 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 19:30
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 15:50
        London - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 462 € 896
        48% off
        48% off
        € 896 € 462
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Nov 10 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Fri, Nov 6 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Thu, Nov 12 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 17:00
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 28 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 481
        46% off
        € 896 € 481
      • SFO 16:45
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 17:40
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Nov 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 19:30
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 483
        46% off
        € 896 € 483
      • SFO 17:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Sun, Nov 1 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 483
        46% off
        € 896 € 483
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Sun, Oct 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 19:30
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:40
        London - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 483
        46% off
        € 896 € 483
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Sun, Nov 15 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 485
        46% off
        € 896 € 485
      • SFO 16:45
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 16:00
        San Francisco - London | Fri, Dec 4 | Scandinavian Airlines
        LHR 06:40
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:50
        London - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Scandinavian Airlines
        € 485
        46% off
        € 896 € 485
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        San Francisco - London | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        LON 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SFO 16:00
        London - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 16:40
        10h 15m
        Direct
        LHR 10:55
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Atlantic
        € 296 € 413
        28% off
        28% off
        € 413 € 296
      • SFO 16:40
        10h 35m
        Direct
        LHR 11:15
        San Francisco - London | Sun, Nov 29 | United Airlines
        € 301 € 413
        27% off
        27% off
        € 413 € 301
      • SFO 17:35
        34h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 11:50
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 28 | United Airlines
        € 279 € 413
        32% off
        32% off
        € 413 € 279
      • SFO 20:44
        16h 1m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:45
        San Francisco - London | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetblue Airways
        € 280
        32% off
        € 413 € 280
      • SFO 22:00
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        LHR 21:40
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetblue Airways
        € 281
        32% off
        € 413 € 281
      • SFO 18:33
        34h 17m
        1 stop
        LHR 11:50
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Oct 24 | United Airlines
        € 282
        32% off
        € 413 € 282
      • SFO 20:44
        16h 1m
        1 stop
        LHR 20:45
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetblue Airways
        € 287
        31% off
        € 413 € 287
      • SFO 06:30
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LHR 11:50
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Dec 2 | Air Canada
        € 287
        31% off
        € 413 € 287
      • SFO 06:30
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LHR 11:50
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Air Canada
        € 287
        31% off
        € 413 € 287
      • SFO 18:53
        32h 57m
        1 stop
        LHR 11:50
        San Francisco - London | Sat, Nov 28 | Air Canada
        € 289
        30% off
        € 413 € 289
      • SFO 14:37
        33h 18m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:55
        San Francisco - London | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetblue Airways
        € 289
        30% off
        € 413 € 289
      • SFO 08:24
        20h 56m
        1 stop
        LHR 13:20
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Oct 21 | Air Canada
        € 289
        30% off
        € 413 € 289
      • SFO 06:00
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        LHR 07:15
        San Francisco - London | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Atlantic
        € 290
        30% off
        € 413 € 290
      • SFO 22:59
        23h 26m
        1 stop
        LHR 06:25
        San Francisco - London | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
        € 290
        30% off
        € 413 € 290
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LON 14:00
        San Francisco - London | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport are usually in February, with an average price of € 412. June sees the highest fares, around € 781.

€ 781
€ 597
€ 412
€ 228
    Cheapest
  • € 425
    Oct
  • € 537
    Nov
  • € 521
    Dec
  • € 420
    Jan
  • € 412
    Feb
  • € 505
    Mar
  • € 607
    Apr
  • € 593
    May
  • € 781
    Jun
  • € 575
    Jul
  • € 539
    Aug
  • € 597
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport are usually in February, with an average price of € 555. April sees the highest fares, around € 1,532.

€ 1,532
€ 1,044
€ 555
€ 67
    Cheapest
  • € 634
    Oct
  • € 941
    Nov
  • € 968
    Dec
  • € 854
    Jan
  • € 555
    Feb
  • € 773
    Mar
  • € 1,532
    Apr
  • € 1,136
    May
  • € 1,038
    Jun
  • € 1,109
    Jul
  • € 1,026
    Aug
  • € 1,157
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Saturday, as fares are typically the highest.

€ 599
€ 544
€ 489
€ 434
  • € 507
    Mon
  • € 489
    Tue
  • € 585
    Wed
  • € 565
    Thu
  • € 544
    Fri
  • € 599
    Sat
  • € 489
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport is Air Canada (from € 260) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air Canada
From € 260
Delta Air Lines
From € 278
Jetblue Airways
From € 284
United Airlines
From € 286
Virgin Atlantic
From € 290
Lufthansa
From € 294
Alaska Airlines
From € 295
American Airlines
From € 297
TAP Air Portugal
From € 300
Iberia
From € 306

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VS020

    San Francisco International Airport

    18:00

    SFO

    10h 50m

    12:50

    LHR

    S M T W T F S
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  2. B6016

    San Francisco International Airport

    20:25

    SFO

    5h 42m

    Direct

    05:07

    JFK

    S M T W T F S
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  3. B61107

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    08:45

    JFK

    7h

    Direct

    20:45

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  4. VS4838

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:00

    SFO

    5h 36m

    Direct

    15:36

    JFK

    S M T W T F S
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  5. VS4000

    John F. Kennedy International Airport

    20:15

    JFK

    7h 35m

    Direct

    08:50

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  6. VS4479

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:00

    SFO

    4h 34m

    Direct

    13:34

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. VS104

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    18:25

    ATL

    7h

    Direct

    06:25

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  8. VS4479

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:00

    SFO

    4h 34m

    Direct

    13:34

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. VS4044

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    17:05

    ATL

    8h 20m

    Direct

    06:25

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  10. UA2259

    San Francisco International Airport

    08:13

    SFO

    2h 13m

    Direct

    11:26

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
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  11. AC860

    Vancouver International Airport

    20:10

    YVR

    9h 10m

    Direct

    13:20

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  12. AC8841

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:30

    SFO

    2h 22m

    Direct

    09:52

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. AC860

    Vancouver International Airport

    20:10

    YVR

    9h 10m

    Direct

    13:20

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  14. AS1327

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:20

    SFO

    2h 14m

    Direct

    23:34

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. AS100

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    18:40

    SEA

    9h 40m

    Direct

    12:20

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  16. DL1421

    San Francisco International Airport

    09:30

    SFO

    1h 28m

    Direct

    10:58

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  17. DL5976

    Los Angeles International Airport

    21:35

    LAX

    10h 25m

    Direct

    16:00

    LHR

    S M T W T F S

  18. DL2178

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:15

    SFO

    3h 42m

    Direct

    11:57

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. DL010

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    23:10

    MSP

    7h 55m

    Direct

    13:05

    LHR

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

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

Flight distance 8,627.19km
Cheapest one-way ticket price € 279
Cheapest return ticket price € 462

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport Flights

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

    San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport takes about 9 hours 36 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport departs at 12:50, and the last departs at 19:45, 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around € 711 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 19:45 and arrives in Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 14:10.
    • The distance from London Gatwick Airport to downtown is about 39km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Heathrow Airport to downtown is about 23km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from London Luton Airport to downtown is about 44km, by taxi about 1 hour.
  • British Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 3488 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport currently start from € 279, and round-trip fares start from € 462. The current lowest fare is a United Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 28; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 34 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 San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow Airport is € 567. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Heathrow 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 San Francisco International Airport and Heathrow 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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