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$459 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

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4:35 pm - 11:50 amSFO-LHR
35h 15m1 stop
6:00 pm - 3:43 pmLHR-SFO
29h 43m2 stops
$708Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sun, Sep 8
6:30 am - 6:30 amSFO-LHR
16h 00m2 stops
12:05 pm - 8:53 pmLHR-SFO
16h 48m2 stops
Sat, Jul 27 - Fri, Sep 6
6:30 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-LHR
33h 50m1 stop
9:30 am - 11:46 amLHR-SFO
34h 16m1 stop
$710United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Sep 7
10:10 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
11:45 am - 2:45 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$711Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 21
7:45 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
10:25 am - 1:30 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$716Lufthansa
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 7
2:35 pm - 11:45 amSFO-LHR
13h 10m1 stop
8:30 am - 4:00 pmLHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
$725United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 8
6:35 am - 7:15 amSFO-LHR
16h 40m1 stop
6:15 am - 12:45 pmLHR-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$732Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 23
3:30 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
2:20 pm - 5:25 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$735British Airways
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Fri, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 22
3:30 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
10:10 am - 1:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$757British Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 10
10:50 pm - 8:45 pmSFO-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
6:30 pm - 12:40 pmLHR-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$791Lufthansa
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Tue, Jul 9 - Sun, Sep 29
4:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
$459Lufthansa
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Mon, Jul 8
2:42 pm - 9:35 amSFO-LHR
34h 53m3 stops
Mon, Jun 24
10:35 pm - 8:40 pmSFO-LHR
14h 05m1 stop
$463United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13
3:20 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LHR
34h 40m3 stops
Thu, Jul 11
11:59 pm - 11:55 amSFO-LHR
27h 56m3 stops
Sat, Aug 10
12:12 am - 6:35 amSFO-LHR
22h 23m2 stops
$496United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 7
8:10 pm - 7:45 pmSFO-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
$498Iberia
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Thu, Aug 1
7:20 pm - 1:50 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
$617British Airways
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Mon, Jul 1
7:20 pm - 1:50 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
$618British Airways
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Wed, Jul 3
5:01 pm - 11:20 amSFO-LHR
10h 19mnonstop
$746Delta
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Fri, Aug 30
5:40 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-LHR
20h 00m1 stop
6:40 am - 3:50 pmLHR-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$739Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sat, Aug 24
4:20 pm - 3:35 pmSFO-LHR
15h 15m1 stop
7:55 pm - 2:45 pmLHR-SFO
26h 50m1 stop
$834TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Nov 10
4:20 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-LHR
22h 35m1 stop
7:50 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
$847TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 13
12:30 pm - 6:55 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
10:25 am - 1:30 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$918United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Oct 3
5:01 pm - 11:20 amSFO-LHR
10h 19mnonstop
6:30 am - 11:45 amLHR-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
$962Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Oct 3
2:40 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
10:50 am - 7:00 pmLHR-SFO
16h 10m1 stop
$965Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
5:01 pm - 11:20 amSFO-LHR
10h 19mnonstop
4:20 pm - 7:20 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$967Delta
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Mon, Jun 3 - Fri, Oct 4
12:30 pm - 6:55 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
9:30 am - 4:00 pmLHR-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$971United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Oct 1
2:40 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
6:30 am - 12:40 pmLHR-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
$973Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 17
10:13 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-LHR
15h 27m1 stop
10:10 am - 1:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$999American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
3:30 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
11:05 am - 3:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 10mnonstop
$544Iberia
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 29
4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
4:15 pm - 7:20 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$548Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 2
3:30 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
10:10 am - 1:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$550British Airways
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Mon, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 17
7:20 pm - 1:50 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
10:10 am - 1:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$598British Airways
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Wed, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 29
12:30 pm - 6:55 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
10:25 am - 1:25 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$618United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 29
4:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
10:25 am - 1:25 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$619United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 27
10:10 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:55 pmLHR-SFO
11h 10mnonstop
$623Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 3
10:10 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
5:20 pm - 8:20 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$686Delta
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Mon, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 22
10:10 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
11:45 am - 2:45 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$711Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 21
10:10 pm - 4:30 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
5:15 pm - 8:15 pmLHR-SFO
11h 00mnonstop
$786Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24

Flights from San Francisco to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport is October, where tickets cost $682 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,241 and $1,058 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $708 on Air Canada, followed by United Airlines ($710). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $459 on Lufthansa and from $463 on United Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport?

Virgin Atlantic connects San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with up to 4 flights per day. British Airways also offers 3 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport. They are: British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with British Airways at $596 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 24m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 14% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco is typically 10h 19m. The journey crosses a distance of 5,350 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 12:30 pm and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 6:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 10:10 pm and lands at 4:30 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$459
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • What options are there for going from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can always choose to go from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via public transportation, such as bus lines 91 and 397, which will bring you to the travel hub in just under 1 hour. An easy way to head to the airport is by driving, a trip that will generally take you around 15 to 20 minutes in total, depending on what traffic is like at the time.

  • What different cities are served by London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    While London Heathrow Airport (LHR) primarily serves the city of London, it is also the main arrival airport for other towns in the region. For example, if you are going to the towns of Hounslow, Hayes, or Staines-upon-Thames, you will first need to fly into LHR before then going to your final destination.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offer any amenities for travelers with limited mobility?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is equipped with elevators and ramps in order to make it accessible for travelers in wheelchairs. If you or someone that you are traveling with will need additional assistance, airport employees are also available to help you, including with navigating the airport and going through security.

  • What dining options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    If you are hungry once you have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can choose from a variety of dining options. For example, Carluccio’s, Costa, and Giraffe are all restaurant options that you will find in the Departure terminals.

  • Are there any hotels located directly at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you have an early flight out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may want to book a nearby hotel room for the night before. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is located on airport property and can be directly accessed by taking the AirTrain.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have any pet relief areas?

    There are outdoor animal relief areas near Terminals 1 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), as well as indoor animal relief areas in each terminal. You can easily find these zones by following the painted pawprints that are on the ground. 

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Heathrow Airport?

    It is possible to fly directly into London from San Francisco. American Airlines and British Airways offer direct London flight deals, making the two airlines highly sought after by business travelers. However, you’ll have to add a few dollars for a ticket. Other airlines, such as Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Finnair have one-stop flights with one or multiple layovers in Frankfurt, Munich, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Helsinki.

  • Where can I find car rental companies at Heathrow Airport?

    If you prefer driving to your hotel or the city center from Heathrow Airport, you can rent a car from the car rental agencies located at every terminal's arrival concourses. You can rent a vehicle from some renowned companies, such as National, Avis, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Budget.

  • How can I get to London City from Heathrow Airport?

    You can access London city from Heathrow Airport by bus. The National Express buses depart the Heathrow Central Station, nestled between Terminals 2 and 3, every 15min. The journey takes about 50min. You can also take the Heathrow Express Trains that connect to Paddington Station in London. Fares cost around £15.87 ($22) - £18.04 ($25). Otherwise, take the typical black taxis, Minicabit, or cabs, which might charge about £2.89 ($4) - £5.05 ($7). You can also book a Heathrow Shuttle Transfer to your hotel or city center, although these have several stops.

  • Where are the airport lounges at San Francisco Airport?

    There are about seven lounges at San Francisco Airport (SFO) where you can relax and enjoy VIP services before your Heathrow (LHR) flight. They include the Air France-KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 3), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 2), Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (Terminal A, immediately next to Gate A1), and others.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport was $459 for a one-way ticket and $708 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to London, Delta or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to London are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $787 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $789 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LHR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $504 or less one-way and $730 or less round-trip.
  • If you would like to have a working cellphone during your time in London, you can always purchase a SIM card from Sim Local at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This shop provides travelers with a variety of SIM and phone plan options, and you can purchase UK charging blocks and cables here as well.
  • Travelers that forgot to pack something can always go shopping at one of the many stores that are located at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). You can buy things like snacks and travel items from Hudson News, as well as from Skyline News + Gifts.
  • Those that would like to freshen up after a long day of traveling can always choose to take a shower once they have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Shower facilities can be found in several of the airport’s lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge and the Aspire Lounge. You can access these services by paying a small fee.
  • Are you traveling for business? San Francisco Airport (SFO) offers business-centric services to make your trip as productive and convenient as possible. There is a Business Center in the International Terminal Main Building with free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, fax and copying solutions.
  • Flight boarding and cargo handling can be more convenient if you're at the right terminal. If you booked a Virgin Atlantic or British Airways ticket from San Francisco Airport (SFO), it would be best to check-in at the International Terminal. However, American Airlines depart from Terminal 2.
  • Do you have a lot of baggage and require inter-terminal transport at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR)? There are bus shuttles that transfer passengers from the arrival terminals to the Main Arrival Hall. You can also take the underground train, but you'll have to purchase a ticket at the terminal station.
  • Families will relish flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) because it has many family-friendly amenities. The airport provides baggage assistance, nursing rooms, and children's play areas in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • Travelers driving to the airport can find plenty of parking spaces within the San Francisco hub. You can park at the International Garage A or G. These charge about $2 per 15min, with a daily maximum of around $36. There's also a long-term parking lot with a daily maximum of about $18.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Heathrow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to London Heathrow

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

London Heathrow to San Francisco

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10410 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Half the bathrooms assigned to economy were out of action

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

We liked the fully reclinable seats. Had center seats, so it was difficult to talk to spouse. Crew was great

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

The Polaris experience is top notch. From departure lounge to arrival lounge. Everything was top notch. One of the best first class experience

The seats are much too narrow and the arm rests are hard and awkwardly high, resulting in shoulder cramps. I am an average sized person ( definitely not overweight). The seats are a similar size to car seats with the added discomfort of incorporating hard plastic arm rests, that force average height individuals (I'm 5 ft 7 (f)) to hold their arms uncomfortably for several hours. The seats are much too close to the ones in front and behind making it extremely difficult to allow fellow passengers to get out, especially when the seat in front is declined. The leg room also necessitates knees banging into passengers backs for the entire flight. This used to be a quality airline who now offer mediocre service for premium cost, coupled with charging exorbitant prices for basic needs, like a seat, or luggage. Blatant and unabashed gouging of clients.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Another 35 min delay landing No apology no communication or acknowledgment about this

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

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