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$217 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$429
Air Canada
Mon 4/20Wed 4/22
SFO - YXU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$217
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/6
SFO - YXU • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London (SFO-YXU)

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

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 9:18 pm
SFO
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YXU
9h 33m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:25 am - 3:10 pm
YXU
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SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$429Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
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1:00 pm - 6:35 am
SFO
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YXU
14h 35m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 9:30 am
YXU
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SFO
40h 20m2 stops
$430Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 8:43 am
SFO
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YXU
11h 43m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 10:45 am
YXU
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SFO
8h 35m1 stop
$434Air Canada
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 8:43 am
SFO
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YXU
11h 43m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 3:32 pm
YXU
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SFO
13h 22m2 stops
$439Air Canada
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:45 am - 9:18 pm
SFO
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YXU
9h 33m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:25 am - 3:10 pm
YXU
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SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$440Air Canada
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 pm - 8:43 am
SFO
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YXU
11h 43m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 10:45 am
YXU
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SFO
8h 35m1 stop
$445Air Canada
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 pm - 8:43 am
SFO
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YXU
11h 43m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 12:32 pm
YXU
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SFO
10h 22m2 stops
$450Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 8:46 am
SFO
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YXU
17h 46m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 10:54 am
YXU
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SFO
8h 44m1 stop
$453Air Canada
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
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12:00 pm - 8:46 am
SFO
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YXU
17h 46m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:10 am - 10:54 am
YXU
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SFO
8h 44m1 stop
$463Air Canada
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
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8:49 am - 9:21 pm
SFO
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YXU
9h 32m1 stop
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5:10 am - 10:54 am
YXU
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SFO
8h 44m1 stop
$504United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to London flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to London, Ontario?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to London, Ontario departing in April.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$217
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to London

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to London was $217 for a one-way ticket and $429 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in London.

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

    On your way to London, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at London.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and London.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to London are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $351 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9106 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
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from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
SFO - FRA
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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 experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The flight was cancelled less than 24 hours before departure. The alternate flight was a day later going from Grenada to Toronto to Vancouver to Calgary to Montreal. 2 days in the air. Not serious, Very bad service

The trip from LAX to Calgary was aboard a 737-700, which is more than twenty years old. Service was fine, and the food was good, but there was no inflight entertainment, and no WiFi. The flight from Calgary to Vancouver was also delayed more than an hour, due to congestion on the Calgary tarmac. And no food service, but there was in-flight WiFi which made a big difference.

I like the wider seats, Plus lots of legroom, Lacking entertainment, no tv or screen to play with

Liked in-flight wifi Did not like - nothing to complain, really. All good

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

The keg from Edmonton to Toronto My wife found it very cold. Other than that great flight.

Smooth flight Staff were courteous and welcoming upon entering and exiting the plane Pilot and crew provided frequent updates Leg space was not pleasant but manageable

Everything was good except I was a bit disappointed that I had to pay US $150 for bags.

They cancelled and moved my flight with no email or text or any other notice. I discovered this only when I attempted to check in for my flight. Actual flying experience was above average.

Flight itself good .Landing at terminal3 and connections to terminal1,it is connections nightmare,specially for disable person

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

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