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Cheapest return fare
£500
Typical prices: £591-£693
British Airways
Tue 3/11Thu 12/11
GLA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£361
Typical prices: £401-£546
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/11
GLA - SFO • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Glasgow and San Francisco. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £614 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 45m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco (GLA-SFO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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08:25 - 15:35GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 10m1 stop Dublin
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16:00 - 16:50SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
16h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow
£500British Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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08:25 - 16:35GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 10m1 stop Dublin
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16:00 - 17:10SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
17h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl London Heathrow
£500British Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:50 - 01:15GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
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06:00 - 12:45SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
22h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol
£518Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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05:40 - 12:45GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:50 - 16:30SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
18h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£520Air France
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:00 - 20:18GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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06:05 - 16:30SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
26h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol
£521Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Air France Logo
06:00 - 11:45GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
13h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:45 - 16:10SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
18h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£521Air France
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
KLM Logo
13:25 - 01:15GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
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10:38 - 12:45SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
18h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£537KLM
Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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16:55 - 11:45GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:15 - 16:10SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
17h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£551KLM
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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08:35 - 15:55GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
15h 20m1 stop Dublin
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17:20 - 19:05SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
17h 45m1 stop Dublin
£650Aer Lingus
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
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21:25 - 15:55GLA  Glasgow Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 30m1 stop Dublin
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17:35 - 20:40SFO  San Francisco-GLA Glasgow Intl
19h 05m1 stop Dublin
£676Aer Lingus
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Glasgow to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Glasgow Intl Airport usually cost between £601 and £757 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £500 on British Airways (1 Nov–14 Nov).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost £570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £827 and £761 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To get a below average price on the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Glasgow to San Francisco

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£361
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Glasgow to San Francisco

When to book flights from Glasgow to San Francisco

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

  • What are the typical stopover airports for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO)?

    Aer Lingus transfer flights with one stopover generally take place at Dublin Airport (DUB), while Iberia Airlines and Finnair often use London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as their stopover airport for their flights between Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO). KLM and Lufthansa flights are two other options with one stopover and they use Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Airports for the transfer flights, respectively.

  • What is the permissible checked baggage limit for flights travelling from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    The checked baggage allowance for Economy Class in American Airlines flights is 23 kg with maximum total dimensions of 158 cm. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic permit up to 23 kg of checked baggage with maximum dimensions of  90 x 75 x 43 cm for passengers with Economy Class booking.

  • Which airlines offer group reservations for my journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    American Airlines offer group pricing on both fares and amenities for groups of 10 or more. They also allow one free name change per ticket and you have the option to reserve space as early as 11 months ahead of time. Iberia Airlines provides the group booking option for a minimum number of nine people.

  • What amenities can I anticipate during my flight from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    On Finnair Business Class flights, the eco-friendly amenity kit consists of a pouch featuring a Marimekko design, a lip balm with almond and coconut for softening, a facial cream with chamomile and lavender for moisturising, a sleep mask, earplugs, and a toothbrush. If you choose to book a flight in Business Class with Iberia Airlines, you will have the option to use the telephone available on board, if you do not have your device to connect to Wi-Fi.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco was £361 for a one-way ticket and £500 for a return.

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

    Glasgow airport is called Glasgow Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

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

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

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

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Glasgow and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco, KLM or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £684 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £695 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Glasgow to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Glasgow is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Glasgow with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Glasgow 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • For environmentally conscious travellers, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on the KAYAK website when searching for your flight tickets. This filter enables you to find airlines that prioritise environmental sustainability and have lower CO2 emissions compared to other options. Specifically, for your journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO), both Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines offer flights with reduced CO2 emissions.
  • If you are accompanied by children or infants when making a reservation with Lufthansa, it's important to note that regardless of the travel class you have booked, infants aged 0-2 are entitled to one piece of baggage, free of charge, with dimensions up to 185 cm and weight up to 23 kg.
  • You can enjoy extra benefits offered by KLM Airlines through their business and loyalty programs. By opting for their Business Class, you gain access to additional advantages such as the convenience of online management and booking of all your business trips, along with the opportunity to earn credits.
  • Finnair offers a service specifically for unaccompanied minors, catering to children aged 5 to 11 who are travelling alone. The purpose of this service is to prioritise their safety and ensure a smooth travel experience. From the check-in desk to the Arrivals hall, full responsibility is assumed for the entire journey of your child.
  • Given the usual duration of over 15 hours for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO), it is recommended to consider the option of upgrading to First Class in order to enjoy an improved travel experience. Lufthansa Airlines offers upgrading at a fixed price as well as a bidding price option.

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