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$242 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Heathrow (SFO-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow

Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 19
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9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$466Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
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9:20 am - 6:52 pmLHR-SFO
17h 32m1 stop
$470Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 26
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4:30 pm - 10:55 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:50 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$497British Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 4:35 pmLHR-SFO
34h 50m1 stop
$499United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
British Airways Logo
3:21 pm - 12:50 pmSFO-LHR
13h 29m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:45 am - 1:50 pmLHR-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$501British Airways
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:20 amSFO-LHR
15h 50m1 stop
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8:40 am - 4:10 pmLHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
$503United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 20
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 12:50 pmLHR-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
$510Delta
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
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6:30 am - 11:45 amLHR-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
$511Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 11
Iberia Logo
7:58 am - 6:25 amSFO-LHR
14h 27m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 9:18 pmLHR-SFO
14h 33m1 stop
$527Iberia
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 2
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4:30 pm - 10:55 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 9:33 pmLHR-SFO
15h 08m1 stop
$528Iberia
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with seated meals and less crowding.


United's Premium Plus offers extra recline and legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for more space, priority boarding, and extra legroom on long flights.


BA's premium economy offers seven inches extra legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Iberia

Iberia's Premium Economy features wider seats, adjustable headrests, and USB power outlets.


Iberia offers free messaging for loyalty members, ensuring connectivity during flights.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Economy Delight offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort on long flights.


Enjoy gourmet meals and a unique onboard bar in Virgin's Upper Class.

Delta

Delta's Premium Select offers memory foam pillows and footrests for enhanced comfort.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, ensuring connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul flights.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meals for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it a convenient option for families or those with lots of luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
LHR

For a cost-effective ride to central London, take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow, which is cheaper than the Express and offers a comfortable journey.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on British Airways and LHR

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Expert on Iberia

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Heathrow flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Heathrow? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London Heathrow Airport back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport is October, where tickets cost $638 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,084 and $973 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,770 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Heathrow flight

Based on the flight data for the route from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR), it appears that Tuesdays in October are generally the cheapest days to fly.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on a Tuesday for the best rates.

Month Selection: Opt for flights in October for lower prices.

Booking Time: Book your flight around 14 days in advance to get the best deal.

Airline Choice: Consider flying with WestJet, as it is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Flight Type: Opt for flights with one stop, as they are cheaper than direct flights.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$242
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Heathrow 
GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Heathrow Airport?

    It is possible to fly directly into London from San Francisco. American Airlines and British Airways offer direct London flight deals, making the two airlines highly sought after by business travelers. However, you’ll have to add a few dollars for a ticket. Other airlines, such as Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Finnair have one-stop flights with one or multiple layovers in Frankfurt, Munich, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Helsinki.

  • Where can I find car rental companies at Heathrow Airport?

    If you prefer driving to your hotel or the city center from Heathrow Airport, you can rent a car from the car rental agencies located at every terminal's arrival concourses. You can rent a vehicle from some renowned companies, such as National, Avis, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Budget.

  • How can I get to London City from Heathrow Airport?

    You can access London city from Heathrow Airport by bus. The National Express buses depart the Heathrow Central Station, nestled between Terminals 2 and 3, every 15min. The journey takes about 50min. You can also take the Heathrow Express Trains that connect to Paddington Station in London. Fares cost around £15.87 ($22) - £18.04 ($25). Otherwise, take the typical black taxis, Minicabit, or cabs, which might charge about £2.89 ($4) - £5.05 ($7). You can also book a Heathrow Shuttle Transfer to your hotel or city center, although these have several stops.

  • Where are the airport lounges at San Francisco Airport?

    There are about seven lounges at San Francisco Airport (SFO) where you can relax and enjoy VIP services before your Heathrow (LHR) flight. They include the Air France-KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 3), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 2), Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (Terminal A, immediately next to Gate A1), and others.

  • What options are there for going from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can always choose to go from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via public transportation, such as bus lines 91 and 397, which will bring you to the travel hub in just under 1 hour. An easy way to head to the airport is by driving, a trip that will generally take you around 15 to 20 minutes in total, depending on what traffic is like at the time.

  • What different cities are served by London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    While London Heathrow Airport (LHR) primarily serves the city of London, it is also the main arrival airport for other towns in the region. For example, if you are going to the towns of Hounslow, Hayes, or Staines-upon-Thames, you will first need to fly into LHR before then going to your final destination.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offer any amenities for travelers with limited mobility?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is equipped with elevators and ramps in order to make it accessible for travelers in wheelchairs. If you or someone that you are traveling with will need additional assistance, airport employees are also available to help you, including with navigating the airport and going through security.

  • What dining options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    If you are hungry once you have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can choose from a variety of dining options. For example, Carluccio’s, Costa, and Giraffe are all restaurant options that you will find in the Departure terminals.

  • Are there any hotels located directly at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you have an early flight out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may want to book a nearby hotel room for the night before. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is located on airport property and can be directly accessed by taking the AirTrain.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have any pet relief areas?

    There are outdoor animal relief areas near Terminals 1 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), as well as indoor animal relief areas in each terminal. You can easily find these zones by following the painted pawprints that are on the ground. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport was $242 for a one-way ticket and $466 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    KLM, Iberia, SWISS, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to London are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $815 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $669 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport?

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LHR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from 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 Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $439 or less one-way and $662 or less round-trip.
  • Are you traveling for business? San Francisco Airport (SFO) offers business-centric services to make your trip as productive and convenient as possible. There is a Business Center in the International Terminal Main Building with free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, fax and copying solutions.
  • Flight boarding and cargo handling can be more convenient if you're at the right terminal. If you booked a Virgin Atlantic or British Airways ticket from San Francisco Airport (SFO), it would be best to check-in at the International Terminal. However, American Airlines depart from Terminal 2.
  • Do you have a lot of baggage and require inter-terminal transport at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR)? There are bus shuttles that transfer passengers from the arrival terminals to the Main Arrival Hall. You can also take the underground train, but you'll have to purchase a ticket at the terminal station.
  • Families will relish flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) because it has many family-friendly amenities. The airport provides baggage assistance, nursing rooms, and children's play areas in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • Travelers driving to the airport can find plenty of parking spaces within the San Francisco hub. You can park at the International Garage A or G. These charge about $2 per 15min, with a daily maximum of around $36. There's also a long-term parking lot with a daily maximum of about $18.
  • If you would like to have a working cellphone during your time in London, you can always purchase a SIM card from Sim Local at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This shop provides travelers with a variety of SIM and phone plan options, and you can purchase UK charging blocks and cables here as well.
  • Travelers that forgot to pack something can always go shopping at one of the many stores that are located at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). You can buy things like snacks and travel items from Hudson News, as well as from Skyline News + Gifts.
  • Those that would like to freshen up after a long day of traveling can always choose to take a shower once they have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Shower facilities can be found in several of the airport’s lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge and the Aspire Lounge. You can access these services by paying a small fee.

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Direct departures

San Francisco to London Heathrow

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to San Francisco

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Heathrow

 
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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7964 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

8.0 ExcellentMathew, Jun 2025SAN - JFK
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Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

From boarding, to attention in flight, I couldn’t fault it.

Not having to check carry on bags when plane wasn’t full. (The told us it was)

I was in business class for the 8 hour flight where: 1. The WiFi did not work 2. The entertainment system did not work 3. We were told there were no hot drinks for the entire flight

I had an issue with the name on my ticket vs my passport name. I was very upset that the Iberia ticket clerk had no authorization to help me and I was left to fix it. It took 19 calls of persons promising to accomplish and not doing anything before I reached someone who helped me in 10 minutes. Two of them even hung up on me. I missed my original flight because of this. Terrible customer service.

The flight was delayed twice. When the crew explained about the debris causing flat tires, I was glad they took the time to change all four.

My carry-on bag was taken from me when I boarded. It was checked through to London at no charge. It took a big of shuffling, but I was glad not to need to mind it until baggage claim.

Flight boarded three hours late for no reason other than someone made a huge error in crew scheduling. We missed our connecting flight in Madrid and got zero help from American or Iberian airlines on rebooking. We had to pay for a car to take us to the Madrid train station and pay for train tickets to Santiago. We never used our booked flight to Santiago. American claims I can submit the expenses but they are not obligated to cover them. Very frustrating.

Flight delayed Service could be better Iberia staff are not really friendly

They cancelled the flight)(they said bad weather but many other flights took off) and made us wait 5 hours in line to figure out what to do. We ended up making a new flight the next day on another airlines...I hope they honor giving us our money back

Awful. The flight wasn't actually operated by Iberia, but by American Airlines. I was unable to get my boarding pass and as a result missed my connecting flight.

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

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.

The flight was delayed twice and because of that, we missed our connecting flight. British Airways then attempted to put us on the last flight to Milan from London which would have kept us in the airport for 12 hours. We had to speak to several levels of bureaucracy until BA management let us fly on a flight that only kept us in the airport for two hours. If there was an earlier flight, why weren’t we put on that flight from the start? Unacceptable behavior from what was once my favorite carrier.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

My flights were great and the crew on them was lovely especially the London to Barcelona flight as Al & AJ were so amazingly nice. I wish they would be my crew always as they have the best customer service. Sadly both flights were delayed the first one from Vegas was because they clearly loaded the cargo wrong the plane was off balance making us 2 hours late. This made me miss my connection and sadly it was challenging rebooking while I was on the flight. I will never use Kayak again as there was no customer service number or live chat and you rebooked me on a flight 2 days later. I had my mom call BA to change it which she did after spending an hour on hold. This should not be so difficult. My second flight was an hour delayed due to not being able to disconnect the bridge from the plane but I did finally make it home.

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