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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, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
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4:30 pm - 2:40 pmSFO-GLA
14h 10m1 stop
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8:35 am - 7:55 pmGLA-SFO
19h 20m2 stops
$620British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 6
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9:40 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-GLA
16h 45m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 8:37 pmGLA-SFO
32h 17m2 stops
$624British Airways
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Mon, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 3
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4:30 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-GLA
15h 55m1 stop
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8:25 pm - 8:37 pmGLA-SFO
32h 12m2 stops
$625British Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
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3:51 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-GLA
16h 54m2 stops
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8:45 am - 8:27 pmGLA-SFO
19h 42m2 stops
$627American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-GLA
16h 34m2 stops
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8:45 am - 8:27 pmGLA-SFO
19h 42m2 stops
$628American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 2:40 pmSFO-GLA
14h 10m1 stop
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7:25 am - 8:37 pmGLA-SFO
21h 12m2 stops
$637British Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 31
British Airways Logo
6:10 am - 9:40 amSFO-GLA
19h 30m2 stops
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9:40 am - 11:35 pmGLA-SFO
20h 55m2 stops
$639British Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 31
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2:40 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-GLA
24h 20m1 stop
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12:50 pm - 9:10 pmGLA-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Nov 4
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-GLA
24h 20m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmGLA-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$652Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Nov 4
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4:50 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-GLA
22h 10m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmGLA-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$656Lufthansa
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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 $644 (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 $1,033 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$297
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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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 $297 for a one-way ticket and $620 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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 $972 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 $1,088 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 1388 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

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!

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

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

Terrible. The test of an airline is how they deal with problems. There is very little to differentiate between airlines. Aer Lingus failed absolutely. They lost one of my bags even though we had more than a 2 hour connection in Dublin. Trying to get it back has been awful. In checking on line I can see that the bag is in Edinburgh and it was supposed to be delivered today. It wasn't. The number we have in the UK doesn't answer. I had to pay for an international call to speak to somebody. All the woman at the call centre could say was be patient wait. I can tell you when it will be delivered nor can I tell you who the courier is.

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

I was very disappointed that the online sys allowed me to get the boarding pass for the second leg of the trip, when I clearly request it for both flights!

The space between seats has reduced even further making it extremely uncomfortable. Couldn't even open the tray table properly or got compressed the moment the front guy reclined.

We booked a flight from FCO(Rome) with a stop over at DUB(Dublin) going to JFK. Boarding from Rome was kind of chaotic since the airport I guess is very small and we needed to shuttle to the airplane. The gate agent just let everyone and anyone go without using the sections so that took a lot longer than usual boarding. From drinking to JFk boarding was good and organized. Amazingly the flights was very smooth sailing and we’ve flown American big airplane to small companies before. The aircraft’s itself is on the older side, can’t complain tho because the plane ride wa smooth. For a 3 hour plane ride, nothing was complimentary. But for the longer leg of the plane complimentary snacks, meals and drinks were provided which was great. The food wasn’t bad either. I would fly with them again, great price and good service.

Everything went well. I made my connection which is always a concern.

I appteciate the very courteous staff. The flight was good. Something that wasn't good was that my bag was only checked as far as Dublin and I had a connecting flight to Vienna. (That was a mistake the ORD desk made.) Fortunately the desk at DUB was able to re-tag without me having to re-check in (which initially it seemed I might have to do.)

In business class overhead bins were minuscule. Had to use cabin staff to find a place for my carry-on bag. Boarding process was shambolic, as “passengers who needed assistance in boarding” absorbed an excessive amount of time and attention that Aer Lingus was apparently unprepared for.

It was excellent! The plane left Chicago early. Arrived in Dublin early. The crew was excellent! It was a great experience.

The Nice airport was a horrible boarding experience. I have never experienced the kind of compressed mob (in the B12-B17 gate area) of people all unclear what was happening and no airport staff to assist. There was no signage and 1000’s of people waiting for any info for 2 hours.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

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.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

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.

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.

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