Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, Virgin Atlantic has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London to San Francisco on average per day?

As of February 2026, 31 flights take off from London and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00a.m., with 61% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to San Francisco?

SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from London to San Francisco

How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between London and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 147 minutes.

How many flights depart from London to San Francisco on average per week?

217 flights are operational weekly from London to San Francisco as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from London to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 678 Cheap Flights from London to San Francisco in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and San Francisco?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 709 to C$ 899. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 689.

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7:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

LHR

SFO

15h 55m

1 stop

12:50 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.

SFO

LHR

10h 35mdirect

C$ 689United Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 17 May

8:40 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

LHR

SFO

15h 35m

1 stop

12:00 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.

SFO

LHR

14h 10m

1 stop

C$ 690United Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

8:40 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

LHR

SFO

15h 35m

1 stop

1:00 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.

SFO

LHR

10h 25mdirect

C$ 692United Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Sun, 24 May

1:30 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.

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SFO

14h 40m

1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SFO

LHR

10h 35mdirect

C$ 693Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

1:35 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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SFO

32h 55m

1 stop

8:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

SFO

LHR

17h 50m

1 stop

C$ 694United Airlines

Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr

6:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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SFO

15h 35m

1 stop

12:50 p.m. - 7:25 a.m.

SFO

LHR

10h 35mdirect

C$ 696United Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

7:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

LHR

SFO

15h 55m

1 stop

7:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

SFO

LHR

10h 40mdirect

C$ 697United Airlines

Mon, 6 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

6:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LHR

SFO

15h 35m

1 stop

5:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

SFO

LHR

23h 20m

1 stop

C$ 698United Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 1 May

1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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SFO

14h 30m

1 stop

7:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

SFO

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10h 25mdirect

C$ 700Lufthansa

Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 27 May

8:40 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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SFO

15h 35m

1 stop

11:15 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.

SFO

LHR

15h 10m

1 stop

C$ 703United Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

SWISS flights from London to San Francisco

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SWISS

20 Feb

LHR9:00 a.m.London Heathrow

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO4:30 p.m.San Francisco

23 Feb

SFO7:25 p.m.San Francisco

18h 00m

2 stops

LHR9:25 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 704

SWISS

28 Feb

LHR6:00 a.m.London Heathrow

18h 30m

1 stop

SFO4:30 p.m.San Francisco

10 May

SFO7:35 p.m.San Francisco

17h 55m

2 stops

LHR9:30 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 705

SWISS

25 Feb

LHR2:25 p.m.London Heathrow

34h 05m

2 stops

SFO4:30 p.m.San Francisco

4 Mar

SFO7:25 p.m.San Francisco

15h 50m

1 stop

LHR7:15 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 707

United Airlines flights from London to San Francisco

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1 May

LHR7:30 a.m.London Heathrow

15h 55m

1 stop

SFO3:25 p.m.San Francisco

17 May

SFO12:50 p.m.San Francisco

10h 35m

LHR7:25 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 689

United Airlines

8 Apr

LHR8:40 a.m.London Heathrow

15h 35m

1 stop

SFO4:15 p.m.San Francisco

19 Apr

SFO4:35 p.m.San Francisco

10h 35m

LHR11:10 a.m.London Heathrow

C$ 690

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7 May

LHR8:40 a.m.London Heathrow

15h 35m

1 stop

SFO4:15 p.m.San Francisco

24 May

SFO2:20 p.m.San Francisco

14h 00m

1 stop

LHR12:20 p.m.London Heathrow

C$ 692

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7:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 55m

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12:50 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop10h 35m

C$ 689

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LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

8:40 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

12:00 p.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop14h 10m

C$ 690

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LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

8:40 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

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1:00 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 692

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LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

1:30 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

6:25 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop10h 35m

C$ 693

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LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 30/3

1:35 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

8:10 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 694

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LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/4

6:55 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

12:50 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop10h 35m

C$ 696

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Mon 6/4

7:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

7:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 40m

C$ 697

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/4

6:55 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

5:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

C$ 698

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

1:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

7:45 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 25m

C$ 700

LondonSan Francisco

LHR - SFO

LHRSFO

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

8:40 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

11:15 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 10m

C$ 703

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from London is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 771, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to San Francisco, with average flight prices from London averaging around C$ 786.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from London to San Francisco is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 794. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from London because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,849.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Flying to San Francisco from London in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 975 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco is in the morning when prices are around C$ 1,635.

What is the cheapest London to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around C$ 932 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from London for as low as C$ 868 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on London to San Francisco flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on London to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on London to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to San Francisco.

How have London to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for London to San Francisco flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to San Francisco

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Fastest flight time	11h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from London in the past 72 hours is C$ 3,011. The best round-trip flight deal from London to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 3,823.

The fastest flight from London to San Francisco takes 11h 00m

Direct flights go from London to San Francisco every day.

There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From London there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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How far is London to San Francisco by plane?
The distance between London and San Francisco is about 8609.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 11h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from London to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from London to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from London to San Francisco is Boeing 777 (31.21% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A380-800 (19.47%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (19.34%), and Boeing 777-300ER (13.31%).

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Can stopping save me money on London to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between London to San Francisco.

How have London to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for London to San Francisco flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London to San Francisco?

SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from London to San Francisco

How often are flights from London to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 12% of flights between London and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, Virgin Atlantic has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 10% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from London to San Francisco on average per day?

As of February 2026, 31 flights take off from London and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00a.m., with 61% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from London to San Francisco on average per week?

217 flights are operational weekly from London to San Francisco as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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