SMF - LHR

$219 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$566
Overall average: $1,158
Air Canada
Sun 2/1Tue 2/17
SMF - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$219
Typical prices: $458-$527
Air Canada
Sat 4/25
SMF - LHR • 2 stops
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Air Canada
Cheapest • from $566 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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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, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 17
Air Canada Logo
12:30 pm - 11:50 am
SMF
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:30 pm - 11:52 am
LHR
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SMF
29h 22m
1 stop
$566Air Canada
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Iberia Logo
6:00 am - 8:35 am
SMF
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LHR
18h 35m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
8:50 pm - 7:50 pm
LHR
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SMF
30h 00m
2 stops
$577Iberia
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 14
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
SMF
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LHR
16h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
LHR
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SMF
22h 00m
2 stops
$578Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, May 7
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
SMF
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LHR
16h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 am - 8:42 pm
LHR
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SMF
21h 17m
2 stops
$579Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
Air Canada Logo
12:30 pm - 11:50 am
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
LHR
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SMF
39h 45m
2 stops
$580Air Canada
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
SMF
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LHR
16h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:05 pm - 11:00 pm
LHR
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SMF
15h 55m
1 stop
$581Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, May 7
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
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LHR
16h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
LHR
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SMF
16h 00m
1 stop
$582Lufthansa
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Air Canada Logo
12:30 pm - 11:50 am
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 6:24 pm
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SMF
36h 59m
2 stops
$583Air Canada
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
Air Canada Logo
6:10 am - 11:50 am
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LHR
21h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:30 pm - 10:15 pm
LHR
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SMF
39h 45m
2 stops
$585Air Canada
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 9:40 am
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LHR
33h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:52 am
LHR
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SMF
28h 22m
1 stop
$586United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 $724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,409 and $1,158 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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$219
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to London Heathrow Airport

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 $219 for a one-way ticket and $566 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and London Heathrow Airport, with oneworld 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to London are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $955 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $895 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8087 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Jan 2026
SFO - ATL
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

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.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

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 issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

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