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Cheap flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

SFO — LHR
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to London Heathrow are usually found in October or September, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,397
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 29 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of C$ 560). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 874). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow. You should not have trouble finding flights to London Heathrow from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 33 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to London Heathrow. It is only a 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on time: Iberia (82%), KLM (81%), American Airlines (80%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport (average of C$ 560). Flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 874). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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