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$369 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$596
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
sáb. 2/28dom. 3/15
SFO - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$369
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 4/25
SFO - LGW • 1 stop
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Cheapest • from $596 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Gatwick (SFO-LGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Gatwick 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 Gatwick

sáb., feb. 28 - dom., mar. 15
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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LGW
33h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:25 pm - 3:35 pm
LGW
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SFO
25h 10m
2 stops
$596TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mar., mar. 10 - mar., mar. 17
SWISS Logo
8:25 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
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LGW
14h 25m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
6:40 pm - 5:30 pm
LGW
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SFO
29h 50m
1 stop
$597SWISS
lun., feb. 9 - vie., feb. 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 9:00 pm
SFO
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LGW
20h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 2:35 pm
LGW
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SFO
30h 25m
2 stops
$599Multiple Airlines
mié., mar. 11 - mié., mar. 18
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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LGW
33h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:35 am - 5:05 pm
LGW
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SFO
62h 30m
2 stops
$602TAP AIR PORTUGAL
lun., feb. 16 - lun., feb. 23
SWISS Logo
7:25 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
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LGW
14h 25m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
6:40 pm - 4:30 pm
LGW
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SFO
29h 50m
1 stop
$604SWISS
mié., abr. 22 - mié., abr. 29
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
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LGW
14h 15m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:15 am - 4:15 pm
LGW
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SFO
15h 00m
1 stop
$605SWISS
mié., mar. 18 - jue., abr. 23
SWISS Logo
8:25 pm - 5:50 pm
SFO
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LGW
14h 25m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:25 am - 4:15 pm
LGW
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SFO
14h 50m
1 stop
$607SWISS
vie., mar. 13 - mar., mar. 24
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:10 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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LGW
30h 40m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:20 pm - 3:30 pm
LGW
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SFO
25h 10m
2 stops
$610TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mié., feb. 18 - dom., feb. 22
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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LGW
33h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:25 pm - 2:35 pm
LGW
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SFO
25h 10m
2 stops
$612TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom., mar. 1 - vie., mar. 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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LGW
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm
LGW
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SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
$613Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Gatwick flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Gatwick to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport were found on TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($596) and SWISS ($597).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and London Gatwick Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport.

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport. They are British Airways and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is British Airways, with the best round-trip deal found costing $514. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$369
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Gatwick

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

  • Should I upgrade my flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick?

    With a flight time of around 11 hours, upgrading will make this long-haul flight more comfortable. On Delta Air Lines flights, you can enjoy Delta One, their most exclusive cabin – which features lie-flat seats, fully closing doors, gourmet meals, and access to the SkyClub. The Club World seats on British Airways are perfect for business travelers. This cabin features fully adjustable seats, a working desk, and privacy doors.

  • Which London airport should I fly into?

    London is served by two international airports, London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW). As far as the location, both are around the same distance from the city center and are connected via public transportation. Heathrow is the larger of the two, and sees more long-haul flight traffic. Since it is a hub for many airlines, there are a lot of direct flights into this airport. Gatwick serves more budget airlines, like Frontier and Norse Atlantic UK, and focuses more on flights within Europe.

  • What family-friendly airlines fly from San Francisco to London Gatwick?

    British Airways has a generous baggage policy for kids and families. Children over 2 get the same baggage allowance as adults, and they get an additional allowance for strollers and car seats. They have a priority check-in and boarding zone for families for added convenience. While onboard, kids will be gifted a Skyflyers activity pack to enjoy during the flight. Delta Air Lines offers special kids' meals and entertainment onboard their flights.

  • What’s the best way to get from London Gatwick Airport to downtown?

    Gatwick Airport is located about 30 miles south of Central London. The Gatwick Express is the quickest and most convenient way to get into the city. The station is located in the South Terminal and trains leave four times per hour. It takes around 30 minutes to get downtown, and you can buy the ticket at the station. Shared coach services with National Express are a bit more affordable, but the journey is longer.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport was $369 for a one-way ticket and $596 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and London Gatwick Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

    San Francisco and London Gatwick Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at London Gatwick.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to London, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to London are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $871 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $684 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to London Gatwick 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 San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LGW 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 London Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport

  • Most flights flying from San Francisco (SFO) to London Gatwick (LGW) will have a layover. The most common cities where you might have a layover are New York (JFK), Calgary (YYC), Istanbul (IST), or Dublin (DUB).
  • For more freedom with your travel plans, consider booking a flexible fare. Norse Atlantic offers the Premium Flextra fare, which offers free flight changes. On Delta Air Lines, you have the option of upgrading to a refundable ticket, regardless of the fare class.
  • Children aged 8 to 14 years can fly alone on Delta Air Lines as unaccompanied minors. Through this program, they will receive a trackable wristband, SkyZone lounge access, and an escort throughout their travel day
  • Budget airlines, like Frontier and Norse Atlantic, offer low prices – but any extras will be charged an extra fee. Frontier Airlines offers bundles that combine services and help you save money.
  • Passengers requiring a wheelchair can request one when they book with American Airlines. They offer assistance going through the airport and have specialized chairs aboard the flight.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Gatwick? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9205 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

10.0 ExcellentVanessa, Jan 2026
SFO - IAD
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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.

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.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

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

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

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.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

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

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

5 hour flight with no food or on-board entertainment. Flight crew barely made rounds to provide water.

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 comfortable and the attendants were readily available and helpful. The food needs to be improved.

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

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?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

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

We had airport assistance which was good except at Heraklion it was very difficult to find any staff to ask where to go which proved stressful

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