How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Virgin Atlantic from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 1 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 33 days before departure.

Is Virgin Atlantic the cheapest airline to fly with from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

With an average price of $854 return, Virgin Atlantic is not the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Scandinavian Airlines, where a return flight costs $581 on average.

Does Virgin Atlantic fly direct to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco?

Yes, Virgin Atlantic does offer direct flights for the route, with around 14 flights per week.

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

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with Virgin Atlantic is Monday, when prices are around $373. The most expensive day is generally Friday, where the average price is around $409.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with Virgin Atlantic?

The cheapest month for Virgin Atlantic flights to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco is generally October, where plane tickets cost $404 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of July and June, where tickets cost $527 and $806 respectively.

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9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

4:25 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-SFO

11h 05mnonstop

$634Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 2

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:15 pmLHR-SFO

11h 00mnonstop

$664Virgin Atlantic

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Sat, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 4

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:15 pmLHR-SFO

11h 00mnonstop

$693Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 1

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:15 pmLHR-SFO

11h 00mnonstop

$694Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Aug 13

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:15 pmLHR-SFO

11h 00mnonstop

$724Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 2

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

11:15 am - 2:15 pmLHR-SFO

11h 00mnonstop

$754Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, Jul 16 - Sat, Aug 16

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

4:25 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-SFO

11h 05mnonstop

$781Virgin Atlantic

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Tue, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 7

4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

4:50 pm - 1:41 amLHR-SFO

16h 51m1 stop

$791Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, Jul 23 - Fri, Aug 1

9:35 am - 8:50 amSFO-LHR

15h 15m1 stop

12:30 pm - 12:16 amLHR-SFO

19h 46m1 stop

$795Virgin Atlantic

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Sun, Jun 15 - Fri, Dec 19

9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR

10h 20mnonstop

4:25 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-SFO

11h 05mnonstop

$810Virgin Atlantic

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$369
Average price round-trip	$815

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Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.

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How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with Virgin Atlantic from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?
Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 1 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 33 days before departure.
Is Virgin Atlantic the cheapest airline to fly with from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?
With an average price of $854 return, Virgin Atlantic is not the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Scandinavian Airlines, where a return flight costs $581 on average.
What is the cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with Virgin Atlantic from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport was $616 for a return flight and $394 for a one-way flight.
Does Virgin Atlantic fly direct to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco?
Yes, Virgin Atlantic does offer direct flights for the route, with around 14 flights per week.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with Virgin Atlantic?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with Virgin Atlantic is Monday, when prices are around $373. The most expensive day is generally Friday, where the average price is around $409.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport with Virgin Atlantic?
The cheapest month for Virgin Atlantic flights to London Heathrow Airport from San Francisco is generally October, where plane tickets cost $404 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of July and June, where tickets cost $527 and $806 respectively.

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8.0 Very good

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MIA-LHR

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.

2.0 Poor

Anthony, Apr 2025

BLR-GOI

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

2.0 Poor

Anthony, Apr 2025

LHR-BLR

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.

8.0 Very good

Christopher, Apr 2025

MIA-LHR

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

6.0 Okay

David, Mar 2025

MBJ-LHR

Uncomfortable standard seat for me.

10.0 Wonderful

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LHR-LAX

Amazing crew

8.0 Very good

Christopher, Feb 2025

LHR-MIA

i can't think of anything.

6.0 Okay

Sudhir, Jan 2025

JFK-LHR

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

8.0 Very good

Verified traveler, Dec 2024

LAX-CDG

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.

2.0 Poor

Verified traveler, Dec 2024

SEA-LHR

Flight out good, Flight back squashed in like sardines ☹️

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