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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Glasgow (SFO-GLA)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Glasgow

Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
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8:40 am - 10:10 pmSFO-GLA
29h 30m3 stops
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3:55 pm - 4:10 pmGLA-SFO
32h 15m2 stops
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 5:50 pmSFO-GLA
17h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:40 am - 5:25 pmGLA-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
$591British Airways
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 19
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5:45 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-GLA
13h 40m1 stop
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8:35 am - 3:55 pmGLA-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$605Aer Lingus
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 2:40 pmSFO-GLA
14h 10m1 stop
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5:50 am - 1:50 pmGLA-SFO
16h 00m1 stop
$614British Airways
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:50 pmSFO-GLA
16h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:07 pmGLA-SFO
17h 32m2 stops
$620American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 2:40 pmSFO-GLA
14h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:07 pmGLA-SFO
17h 32m2 stops
$623American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
KLM Logo
5:08 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-GLA
15h 02m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:13 pmGLA-SFO
18h 13m2 stops
$733KLM
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Mon, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 23
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9:05 pm - 10:50 pmSFO-GLA
17h 45m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 5:50 pmGLA-SFO
36h 40m2 stops
$787Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-GLA
17h 30m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
12:40 pm - 12:35 pmGLA-SFO
31h 55m1 stop
$795Lufthansa
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Wed, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 8
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1:45 pm - 4:10 pmSFO-GLA
18h 25m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
$917KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Glasgow flights

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 round-trip 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 Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 round-trip 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 $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,244 and $1,065 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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 $354 for a one-way ticket and $581 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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 $1,059 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 $840 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1363 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.7Comfort
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

8.0 ExcellentA, Jun 2025AMS - YYZ
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

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.

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

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

One cold drinks service. No snacks with drinks. No tomato juice or apple juice, coke - only fanta or sprite then ran out of that. Went to gally after meal service no one there / no self service for water at least. Waited 25 min for cabin crew to assist. No recycling of cardboard/ plastic - all put to garbage. Breakfast was a nutrigrain bar and an orange juice. Also I'm sure I booked a flight with checked luggage allowance but had to buy extra when I had my booking confirmation. Movies were good. Chairs comfy. Pillow and blanket and ac vents.

I would definitely use a Linus again, the price was right, the service is excellent. No delays. Wish I had a direct flight from my hometown Detroit.

At check-in the unmanned machines said QR code was invalid so had to queue for over an hour to check in bags

i used to fly aer Lingus regularly but due to price - poor seating etc i have been using other carriers - i now have aer lingus in my state and the price is always the highest - i have flown to Ireland 11 times in last 24 months and have not used Hartford because of price

I dont fly them much anymore. Other carries offere better pricing and better seating options

This flight was of exactly the same high standard as the outbound leg, exactly a week earlier - except that we didn't have any food or drink because it departed at around midnight.

I liked how they looked after couples by providing a row of 4 seats if available.

Food was very bad. Boarding was disorganized and messy. Crew was friendly

I believe it was short flight in plane I understand not that much compared to other airlines but weighting for checkin was too long need extra person for checkin or Atleast someone to let the customer knows don’t worry someone will be here shortly.

Seats were alarming close to the row in front of you. I didn’t do the measurements online, which I’m sure they’re available, but it seemed much tighter than other planes, but the airplane itself was well maintained and looked fairly new. My only complaint on the staff was that we’re on an international flight. Normally they give you wine with dinner and the flight attendant decided to pull some strict restrictions and wouldn’t give more than one glass of wine per person, and you could not share with your spouse, which seemed ridiculous when we have four people on the plane with us and only one person ordered wine asked for a second one and she said oh absolutely not. It’s only one per person Which on a transcontinental usually is not the case. They’re very attentive on making sure everyone is as comfortable as possible.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross, boarding late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

Maybe a cultural thing but our "business class" seats were basic economy seats with the center seat blocked. I had to put 1 leg in the aisle and 1 under the middle seat footwell. I did not want the lunch and instead asked for some snack items. 10 minutes before landing and after asking again I was presented with 2 of the 3 items and a card reader. Apparently biz class does not entitle you to snacks instead of a meal. I declined. Boarding was a mess. Much standing in line because the various stages of the process were not coordinated. Checkin was chaotic and took a long time. Overall a fail, but we did get to Edinburgh. After doing a go around because we were too fast on final approach. Not impressed. Well, not favorably...

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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