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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Heathrow (SMF-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Heathrow 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Heathrow

Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
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7:40 am - 7:25 amSMF-LHR
15h 45m1 stop
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11:35 am - 9:41 pmLHR-SMF
17h 06m2 stops
$586United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
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4:05 pm - 1:20 pmSMF-LHR
13h 15m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 3:17 pmLHR-SMF
31h 47m1 stop
$589Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
Air Canada Logo
4:05 pm - 11:50 amSMF-LHR
35h 45m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 3:17 pmLHR-SMF
31h 47m1 stop
$592Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
Air Canada Logo
4:05 pm - 1:20 pmSMF-LHR
13h 15m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 3:17 pmLHR-SMF
31h 47m1 stop
$595Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 28
Air Canada Logo
4:05 pm - 9:35 amSMF-LHR
33h 30m2 stops
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1:25 pm - 3:17 pmLHR-SMF
32h 52m2 stops
$598Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 4:50 pmSMF-LHR
18h 15m1 stop
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8:40 am - 8:43 pmLHR-SMF
20h 03m2 stops
$624Delta
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 4
British Airways Logo
12:15 pm - 10:00 amSMF-LHR
13h 45m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 12:34 amLHR-SMF
16h 04m1 stop
$629British Airways
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 7:50 amSMF-LHR
17h 05m1 stop
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8:55 am - 11:00 pmLHR-SMF
22h 05m1 stop
$631Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 1:15 pmSMF-LHR
12h 55m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 10:18 amLHR-SMF
27h 23m1 stop
$636American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Wed, Oct 1
Iberia Logo
6:19 am - 9:00 amSMF-LHR
18h 41m1 stop
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10:30 am - 10:40 pmLHR-SMF
20h 10m1 stop
$680Iberia
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $586 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
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April
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$586
Overall average: $806
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SMF - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$242
Typical prices: $419-496
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SMF - LHR • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport is April, where tickets cost $800 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,402 and $1,179 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$242
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Are there airports hotels at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Yes, there are hotels close to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) that provide travelers with convenient lodging choices. These hotels offer options for overnight stays or for people with early or late flights due to their proximity to the airport. They include the Westin— Sacramento and Holiday Inn Express Sacramento Airport—Natomas, both of which are situated about five miles from SMF, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento Airport—Natomas, which is located within a few miles of the airport.

  • Which airlines operate ecologically responsible flights between Sacramento (SMF) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Significant efforts have been undertaken by Delta Air Lines to lessen their environmental impact. They have made investments in more recent, fuel-efficient aircraft, put in place sustainable fuel substitutes, and launched recycling and waste minimization initiatives. Additionally, they take part in numerous carbon offset initiatives.

  • How can I go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to my destination?

    There are many ways to get from LHR to your destination. At Heathrow Airport, taxis and private transportation are easily accessible. Taking the London Underground (tube) is another option for getting from Heathrow Airport to numerous areas in central London and elsewhere at a reasonable price. You might rent a car from one of the rental car companies located at the airport if having your own vehicle affords you more mobility.

  • Can I upgrade my class to higher class when flying from Sacramento (SMF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Passengers can request upgrades to a higher class on Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and United Airlines. Depending on availability, upgrades can be purchased with frequent flyer miles or by paying the difference in fare.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport was $242 for a one-way ticket and $586 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to London Heathrow Airport from Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Sacramento?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to London, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to London are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,025 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,013 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • When traveling from Sacramento (SMF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), the most common layovers occur at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago when flying with United Airlines and at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta with Delta Air Lines. Another frequent layover option is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City, often utilized by British Airways.
  • When traveling from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport, many airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, allow you to bring your pet. Depending on size and for an additional fee, they permit domestic pets like cats and dogs to fly either in the cabin or the cargo hold.
  • Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and American Airlines all offer special accommodations for travelers with disabilities, especially for those who have reduced mobility flying from Sacramento (SMF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). For passengers with disabilities, they provide a variety of services and assistance, such as wheelchair assistance, mobility aids, and accessible seating alternatives.
  • Airlines including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways provide special services on flights from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport for families with children. They provide a range of amenities, including priority boarding, family check-in desks, and free activity packets for youngsters. Additionally, they serve kid-friendly meals and have a variety of age-appropriate in-flight entertainment selections.
  • On flights from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport, British Airways has a carry-on policy that allows customers to bring one cabin bag and one personal item, such as a laptop bag or purse. The cabin bag's maximum measurements are usually 22 x 18 x 10 inches.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Heathrow

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025SNA - SEA
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

The flight was canceled 3 hours after original take off time

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

More choices on menu. Seemed only thing offered was Scottish, and while that’s good for the Scot’s it doesn’t help the Americans who don’t like that food. And I really hate it when, during sleep time the attendants have a very loud conversation right over you. Lastly, I paid 5000 dollars for business class, and having to pay more to choose my seat early is really an insult. Seems greedy

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

Again flight was awesome except British Airways lost both gate checked luggage’s. Still missing

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE

Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

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