£198 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to England

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to England departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to England

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop£452
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£516
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£496
Bristol
Bristol1 stop£524
Liverpool
Liverpool1 stop£550
Leeds
Leeds1 stop£556
Newquay
Newquay2 stops£701
Exeter
Exeter1 stop£882
London
London1 stop£452
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£516
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£496
Bristol
Bristol1 stop£524
Liverpool
Liverpool1 stop£550
Leeds
Leeds1 stop£556
Newquay
Newquay2 stops£701
Exeter
Exeter1 stop£882

Book Cheap San Francisco to England Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to England 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to England

Tue, 14 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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19:40 - 22:50
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LGW
19h 10m
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07:30 - 17:55
LGW
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SFO
18h 25m
1 stop
£452Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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16:45 - 16:00
SFO
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LHR
15h 15m
1 stop
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06:40 - 14:40
LHR
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SFO
16h 00m
1 stop
£452Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
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17:40 - 16:00
SFO
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LHR
15h 20m
1 stop
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19:30 - 14:40
LHR
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SFO
27h 10m
1 stop
£453Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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19:35 - 18:50
SFO
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LHR
15h 15m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
19:50 - 16:35
LHR
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SFO
28h 45m
1 stop
£454TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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19:55 - 09:45
SFO
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LGW
29h 50m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
21:20 - 16:50
LGW
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SFO
27h 30m
2 stops
£456TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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14:40 - 17:35
SFO
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BHX
18h 55m
1 stop
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17:55 - 19:00
BHX
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SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
£528Lufthansa
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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13:45 - 16:50
SFO
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BHX
19h 05m
1 stop
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20:15 - 11:45
BHX
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SFO
23h 30m
1 stop
£531Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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13:45 - 16:40
SFO
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LCY
18h 55m
1 stop
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20:15 - 11:45
LCY
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SFO
23h 30m
1 stop
£531Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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21:05 - 21:45
SFO
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BHX
16h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 19:00
BHX
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SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
£532Lufthansa
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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17:40 - 20:25
SFO
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MAN
18h 45m
1 stop
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08:10 - 15:55
MAN
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SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
£551Aer Lingus
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to England flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to England from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to London, at £377 return. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £377.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to England?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to England depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to England is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £547 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to England is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £803.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to England?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £587, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to England?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to England, 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 England is February, when tickets cost £482 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £793 and £656 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to England?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to England, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from England, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to England?

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 England, 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 a flight from San Francisco to England, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to England

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£198
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Manchester

Flights from San Francisco to England: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to England 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
SFO
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LHR
Dec 2025
If not getting off in London make sure you have enough time to get to your connecting gates
Verified travelerFlew with Iberia
SFO
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LHR
Jan 2026
Buy your flight directly from the airline because the cancellation process is purgatory
GeraldFlew with Virgin Atlantic
SFO
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LHR
Jun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
SFO
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LHR
Jun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British Airways
SFO
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LHR
Apr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
TapanFlew with British Airways
SFO
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LHR
Oct 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 - booking England flights

  • Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco to England?

    United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines and British Airways offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Other airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus, and JetBlue can also get you to England, but you might have to make one or more stops.

  • How much will it cost to check a bag when flying from San Francisco to England?

    If you fly first class from San Francisco to England, you can avoid paying baggage fees for any checked bags you’ll bring along. But if you fly in another class, you will most likely be subjected to baggage fees from airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines.

  • Where are the layovers for flights from San Francisco to England?

    While some airlines like United Airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to England, the majority of the flights to England will require stops. Some common layovers for flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to England will take place at Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dulles International Airport (IAD), London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dublin Airport (DUB).

  • How can I help make a flight from San Francisco to England sustainable?

    Packing light for a flight from San Francisco to England is one way to make it more sustainable. You can also do it by flying with an airline like American Airlines which is working to become carbon-neutral by using fuel-friendly planes and by reducing how much plastic it uses during flights.

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

    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 England.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to England 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 San Francisco to England?

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

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

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to England

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to England? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to England for the following prices or less: London £270 one-way - £494 round-trip
  • From San Francisco, there are a number of destinations in England you can fly to. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the right choice for those visiting central London, while London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is better for those visiting the area just south of London. Manchester, for example, is in northwest England and has Manchester Airport (MAN), while Birmingham Airport (BHX) will be ideal for those who want to get to the Birmingham area in the West Midlands region of England.
  • If you are considering flying to England in first class. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines offer first-class tickets that will give you access to amenities like extra legroom, a lie-flat seat you can use to sleep, extensive dining options, and more.
  • To fly from San Francisco to England, you will need to secure a passport. But unless you plan on staying in England for more than 6 months, a visa won’t be necessary.
  • If you plan to work while on a flight from San Francisco to England, make sure you fly with an airline that offers free Wi-Fi. JetBlue is one of the few airlines that lets passengers use a free, high-speed Wi-Fi connection. It’s what makes JetBlue such an appealing option to those who will be traveling to England for business purposes.
  • Some airlines that fly from San Francisco to England have lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) that you can use to relax while you wait for your flight to take off. American Airlines, for example, offers its Admirals Club in SFO, while United Airlines has its United Club available to passengers who would like to use it.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to England

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to England. 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 England? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1468 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

2.0 MediocreNewton, Mar 2026
IAD - AMS
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The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

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

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

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

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