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$371 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Glasgow 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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10:45 am - 1:00 pmSFO-GLA
18h 15m2 stops
6:10 am - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
13h 35m1 stop
$609Delta
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Sun, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 10
10:45 am - 1:00 pmSFO-GLA
18h 15m2 stops
6:10 am - 7:18 pmGLA-SFO
21h 08m2 stops
$619Delta
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Sun, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 10
7:20 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-GLA
14h 20m1 stop
8:20 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
$661British Airways
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Sun, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 11
1:50 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-GLA
25h 20m1 stop
8:50 pm - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
$680KLM
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, May 20
2:40 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-GLA
24h 25m1 stop
6:10 am - 12:40 pmGLA-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$683Lufthansa
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 5
2:40 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-GLA
24h 25m1 stop
6:10 am - 5:16 pmGLA-SFO
19h 06m2 stops
$693Lufthansa
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Tue, May 21 - Fri, Jun 7
1:55 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-GLA
15h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
$702KLM
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Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 25
7:20 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-GLA
15h 15m1 stop
7:05 am - 1:15 pmGLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
$711British Airways
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Thu, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 8
8:00 am - 9:35 amSFO-GLA
17h 35m2 stops
7:55 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$858American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 5
3:30 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-GLA
15h 55m1 stop
3:45 pm - 1:15 pmGLA-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$862American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 15

Flights from San Francisco to Glasgow - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Glasgow, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl 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 Glasgow Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $684 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,307 and $1,190 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl 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 Glasgow Intl 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 Glasgow Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Glasgow from San Francisco were found on Lufthansa ($464) and KLM ($488), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($609) and British Airways ($661).

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January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$371
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Glasgow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Glasgow 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 Glasgow flights

  • Which airline is more environmentally-friendly among those that fly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Investments have been made by American Airlines and Aer Lingus in programs for recycling, trash reduction, and fuel-efficient aircraft. By using fuel-efficient aircraft, recycling, and waste reduction efforts, supporting sustainable aviation fuel, and striving for carbon neutrality by 2030, Delta Airlines is aggressively pursuing sustainability.

  • Which airlines offer the best travel experience from San Francisco to Glasgow for persons with reduced mobility?

    Passengers traveling from San Francisco to Glasgow on American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines can take advantage of special services for persons with reduced mobility. Among the amenities provided are special seats, wheelchair support, cabin aid, and accommodation for service animals.

  • Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Glasgow have the best pet-friendly policies?

    Domesticated cats and dogs are permitted in the cabin on British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines flights from San Francisco to Glasgow as long as they follow certain guidelines including to be transported in a carrier that fits under the seat and weigh no more than 17 lbs.

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Glasgow allow an upgrade of economy tickets to first class?

    American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines allow upgrading of economy tickets to first class. However, the availability of upgrades is based on things like seat availability and the original ticket's fare class. The benefits of upgrading a flight include spacious seating and privacy, premium amenities. Additionally, it makes it possible for these customers to fly in first class for a lesser cost than they would if they booked first class directly.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport was $371 for a one-way ticket and $609 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Glasgow from San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Glasgow from San Francisco?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Glasgow.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $759 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $815 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Glasgow.

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

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

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

    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 Glasgow 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Glasgow

  • London Heathrow (LHR), Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Dublin (DUB), and Reykjavik-Keflavk (KEF) are a few of the frequently used layover airports on flights from San Francisco to Glasgow. Schiphol, Dublin, and Keflavk are also useful transit hubs in addition to Heathrow - which serves as a significant international hub. Numerous connecting flights are available from these airports to Glasgow.
  • Glasgow's entry point is Glasgow International Airport (GLA). The airport does, however, provide service to several close-by cities, including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness. Thus, when you book your San Francisco to Glasgow ticket, you'll have the chance to conveniently link to these cities from GLA.
  • To catch a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) offers reliable and economical transportation options when traveling from Downtown San Francisco to SFO, making it the most efficient method. Taxis, which are the quickest mode of transportation to the airport but cost a bit more, will be best for you if you're in a rush.
  • Although SFO serve as the departure airports on the route that is most frequently taken by travelers flying from San Francisco to Glasgow, there is also the option to fly out from Oakland International Airport (OAK). Less travelers choose this route, so you might be able to find a cheaper ticket if you fly through there.
  • The top-rated airlines when looking for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow that have been singled out for providing the best services suitable for families are British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines. The above airline's services include facilities welcoming to children and entertainment options - including movies appropriate for children television programs, films, and video games - to keep the kids occupied throughout the flight.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Glasgow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Glasgow. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
7.4food
8.6crew
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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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.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

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.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

I loved how they arrange boarding (starting with people seated in back and moving to the front). Flight crew was very polite and welcoming. Seating was ok, I felt like there was enough leg space however it is noticeable when the passenger in front of you sets their seat back.

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

The only problem was there are games on the entertaiment system. The guy behind me played poker the entire time and poking the back of my seat. I hope they remove these.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Great travel. Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again in the near future. God willing

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

The transatlantic flight was wonderful. The regional reminded me of jet blue. Crazy and packed. Not enough overhead space and tough on elderly.

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Always find Aer Lingus reliable and good value for money. Food on this flight was pretty basic and the headphone Jack at my seat only worked for one ear. Little disappointed in movie selection, limited on recent releases. Staff are okay - but I always buy a cheap ticket so not like I expect first class opulence anyway!!!

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Customers check their own bags at kiosk and place on conveyor themselves. No reason for such an high cost of checking bags when customers do half the work. Some destinations it’s unavoidable, but will definitely seek other airlines before British Airways for future travel. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very, very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the services we received.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Glasgow found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/17Tue
3 stops
28h 57mSFO-GLA
$371
8/11Sun
3 stops
43h 05mSFO-GLA
$380
5/14Tue
2 stopsDelta
23h 00mSFO-GLA
$492
10/5Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
13h 40mSFO-GLA
$502
10/4Fri
1 stopAer Lingus
30h 20mSFO-GLA
$511
9/17Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
24h 46mSFO-GLA
$1,022
7/16Tue
2 stopsDelta
18h 35mSFO-GLA
$1,122
5/8Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
25h 26mSFO-GLA
$1,336
7/18Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 30mSFO-GLA
$1,618
7/16Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
24h 41mSFO-GLA
$2,042

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