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Find cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco from $545

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco departing on 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Glasgow to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Glasgow to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco (GLA-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Glasgow to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:10 am - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
13h 35m1 stop
1:55 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-GLA
18h 10m1 stop
$642Air France
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 8
6:10 am - 4:47 pmGLA-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
1:55 pm - 4:05 pmSFO-GLA
18h 10m1 stop
Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 8
6:10 am - 4:47 pmGLA-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
6:15 am - 1:00 pmSFO-GLA
22h 45m2 stops
$684Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 8
6:10 am - 4:47 pmGLA-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
10:50 am - 4:05 pmSFO-GLA
21h 15m2 stops
$685Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 8
7:05 am - 12:03 amGLA-SFO
24h 58m2 stops
3:30 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-GLA
15h 15m1 stop
$694American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
7:05 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
3:30 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-GLA
15h 15m1 stop
$696American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
9:30 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
3:30 pm - 1:35 pmSFO-GLA
14h 05m1 stop
$734British Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 16
10:40 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
14h 45m1 stop
7:20 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-GLA
15h 15m1 stop
$735British Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 16
8:10 pm - 3:50 pmGLA-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
5:45 pm - 8:05 amSFO-GLA
30h 20m1 stop
$807Aer Lingus
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Thu, May 2 - Sat, May 11
8:35 am - 7:40 pmGLA-SFO
19h 05m2 stops
11:51 pm - 8:05 amSFO-GLA
24h 14m2 stops
$2,089Aer Lingus
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 12

Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Glasgow to San Francisco 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 Glasgow to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Glasgow to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Glasgow, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $641 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $931 and $894 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Glasgow to San Francisco found on KAYAK was with Aer Lingus for $736. Air France proposed a round-trip connection from $642 and Delta from $684.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$545
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Glasgow to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Glasgow to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Glasgow to San Francisco flights

  • What are the typical stopover airports for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO)?

    Aer Lingus transfer flights with one stopover generally take place at Dublin Airport (DUB), while Iberia Airlines and Finnair often use London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as their stopover airport for their flights between Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO). KLM and Lufthansa flights are two other options with one stopover and they use Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Airports for the transfer flights, respectively.

  • What is the permissible checked baggage limit for flights travelling from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    The checked baggage allowance for Economy Class in American Airlines flights is 23 kg with maximum total dimensions of 158 cm. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic permit up to 23 kg of checked baggage with maximum dimensions of  90 x 75 x 43 cm for passengers with Economy Class booking.

  • Which airlines offer group reservations for my journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    American Airlines offer group pricing on both fares and amenities for groups of 10 or more. They also allow one free name change per ticket and you have the option to reserve space as early as 11 months ahead of time. Iberia Airlines provides the group booking option for a minimum number of nine people.

  • What amenities can I anticipate during my flight from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    On Finnair Business Class flights, the eco-friendly amenity kit consists of a pouch featuring a Marimekko design, a lip balm with almond and coconut for softening, a facial cream with chamomile and lavender for moisturising, a sleep mask, earplugs, and a toothbrush. If you choose to book a flight in Business Class with Iberia Airlines, you will have the option to use the telephone available on board, if you do not have your device to connect to Wi-Fi.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco was $545 for a one-way ticket and $642 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Glasgow and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Glasgow and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Glasgow airport is called Glasgow Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco, American Airlines or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco are American Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of $762 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $893 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    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 Glasgow to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Glasgow with another airline. Booking your flights between Glasgow and SFO 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 Glasgow to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Glasgow up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from GLA to San Francisco

  • For environmentally conscious travellers, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on the KAYAK website when searching for your flight tickets. This filter enables you to find airlines that prioritise environmental sustainability and have lower CO2 emissions compared to other options. Specifically, for your journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO), both Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines offer flights with reduced CO2 emissions.
  • If you are accompanied by children or infants when making a reservation with Lufthansa, it's important to note that regardless of the travel class you have booked, infants aged 0-2 are entitled to one piece of baggage, free of charge, with dimensions up to 185 cm and weight up to 23 kg.
  • You can enjoy extra benefits offered by KLM Airlines through their business and loyalty programs. By opting for their Business Class, you gain access to additional advantages such as the convenience of online management and booking of all your business trips, along with the opportunity to earn credits.
  • Finnair offers a service specifically for unaccompanied minors, catering to children aged 5 to 11 who are travelling alone. The purpose of this service is to prioritise their safety and ensure a smooth travel experience. From the check-in desk to the Arrivals hall, full responsibility is assumed for the entire journey of your child.
  • Given the usual duration of over 15 hours for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO), it is recommended to consider the option of upgrading to First Class in order to enjoy an improved travel experience. Lufthansa Airlines offers upgrading at a fixed price as well as a bidding price option.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Glasgow to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Glasgow to San Francisco. 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 Glasgow to San Francisco? 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.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14963 reviews
8.0crew
7.6boarding
7.1entertainment
7.2comfort
6.6food
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Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

6.0 GoodAlex, Apr 2024LHR - SFO
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Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

American Airlines canceled the flight twice and was unable to facilitate a change of city for us after our travel plans became affected. We lost alot of money due to this and it seems like the airline was trying their best not to facilitate this. Mind you, I am a very loyal member.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

I got rerouted to another flight/city because the original flight was late and I would not have made my connection. I had to wait an additional five hours (no compensation) for the new flight which was also delayed because the computer was not working. Arrived at my final destination after nearly 20 hours of travel only to discover that my baggage had not arrived with me. Two days later and still waiting for my baggage. Customer service has been incredibly unhelpful and even hung up on me because I dared to ask for them to have someone call me when my bag arrived at the airport. No one apologized to me for what I experienced and they were dismissive of the fact that I have absolutely no clothes or toiletries. Absolutely awful, disorganized and stressful experience. Am dreading the return flight.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

British Airways planes are too old verses other airlines, followed by luggage not turning up, with a customer service team unhelpful in trying to locate or send to hotel was appalling. 3 days without suitcases on a leg that flies 2 x daily.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

All was good. The headphones they supply are of poor quality. The food is good but too much dairy.

Seating space was crowded and I am a very small woman.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/23Tue
3 stops
48h 05mGLA-SFO
$545
7/15Mon
3 stops
50h 58mGLA-SFO
$553
7/2Tue
3 stops
39h 48mGLA-SFO
$615
7/24Wed
3 stops
37h 18mGLA-SFO
$657
6/14Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
15h 15mGLA-SFO
$736
6/14Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
15h 15mGLA-SFO
$738
7/31Wed
2 stopsIcelandair
18h 25mGLA-SFO
$927
6/20Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
22h 45mGLA-SFO
$1,670
6/17Mon
1 stopFinnair
29h 05mGLA-SFO
$3,705
6/17Mon
2 stopsFinnair
34h 49mGLA-SFO
$3,710

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Last minute flights from Glasgow to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
multi-stopFinnair
29h 50mGLA-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopFinnair
39h 34mSFO-GLA
$797
4/22Mon
multi-stopFinnair
36h 09mGLA-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopFinnair
41h 34mSFO-GLA
$904
4/22Mon
multi-stopFinnair
29h 05mGLA-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopFinnair
14h 20mSFO-GLA
$959

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Glasgow - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Glasgow (GLA)United Kingdom

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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San Francisco - Glasgow

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