£228 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to London – Compare and Save

At the moment, US citizens can travel visa-free in and out of the United Kingdom as long as their stay doesn’t exceed six months. You will, however, still need your passport to be valid and have at least six months of validity left with one blank page for the immigration stamps.

Your layover options are limited to the airline you will be traveling with since most airlines prefer to schedule their layovers in one of the hub cities. For instance, if you are on a United Airlines flight, you are almost guaranteed to have your layover either in Houston or Denver. On the other hand, when traveling with Virgin Atlantic, the most probable layover destination is Los Angeles.

Travelers landing in London have the option of London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London Heathrow Airport (LHR). London Heathrow is bigger than Gatwick and a major international hub, therefore, a good option if you’re connecting to a different country. It is also closer to Central London compared to Gatwick Airport. However, due to its status as a major hub, it is often very busy and experiences long queues compared to London Gatwick.

Yes, there are three train options from Heathrow Airport to Central London. The fastest is Heathrow Express which runs up to 4 times an hour and takes only 15 minutes to reach London Paddington station. This train can be boarded from Heathrow Central Station. The other train options involve the London Underground via the Piccadilly Line to Piccadilly Station and the Elizabeth Line to Paddington Station. Both can be accessed from one of the three Heathrow underground stations. Alternatively, you can always take a taxi to your preferred destination as sometimes the underground is usually overcrowded, especially during rush hours.

Flights from San Jose to London usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

One-stop flights from San Jose to London most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 16% of one-stop connections

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the San Jose to London route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £463 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £705, a difference of £242. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in London are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

A direct flight from San Jose to London takes 0h 00m, covering 5,360 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from San Jose to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £248, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 03m, compared to 13h 27m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 13h 53m via Denver Intl (DEN).

London is 8 hours ahead of San Jose (British Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from San Jose to London range from £485 to £783, with an average of £576 over the past 12 months. Anything below £485 counts as a good deal.