Which airports can I use when flying from London to San Francisco?

Flights from London to San Francisco usually depart from London (YXU) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to San Francisco?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to San Francisco.

Which airports do connecting flights from London to San Francisco pass through?

Connecting flights from London to San Francisco most commonly pass through: • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 64% of one-stop connections • Calgary (YYC) – 36% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to San Francisco?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from London to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 487 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,659, a difference of C$ 1,172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Which popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How long does a flight from London to San Francisco take?

A direct flight from London to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 5,645 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to San Francisco?

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.

Have flight prices from London to San Francisco changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 556 to C$ 1,824. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London to San Francisco looking right now?

One-way fares from London to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 368, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from London to San Francisco?

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 32m, compared with 8h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind London (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a London to San Francisco flight?

Round-trip flights from London to San Francisco range from C$ 480 to C$ 828, with an average of C$ 586 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 480 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from London to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from London to San Francisco typically range from C$ 480 to C$ 828. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 556, on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 182% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to San Francisco?

Air Canada (C$ 556) and United Airlines (C$ 718) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from London to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from London to San Francisco?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) is the most popular layover for the London to San Francisco route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YYZ.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London to San Francisco?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 635. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to San Francisco, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Calgary (YYC) had the shortest average connection time for London to San Francisco layovers at 5h 07m over the past three months.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 556

Typical prices: C$ 480-C$ 828

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Tue 23/1Sat 27/1

YXU - SFO • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 314

Typical prices: C$ 268-C$ 839

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Wed 5/12

YXU - SFO • 1 stop

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When to travel

January

Cheapest • 28% price drop

April

Most popular

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Calgary (YYC)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 635 (round-trip)

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Shortest trip • 8h 44m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from London to San Francisco

Sat, 23 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

3:20 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:30 a.m. - 9:52 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 22m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 556Air Canada

Sat, 23 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

9:15 a.m. - 9:33 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

15h 18m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:30 a.m. - 9:52 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 22m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 560Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

9:05 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:25 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 593Air Canada

Fri, 12 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

9:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:40 p.m. - 8:37 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 602Air Canada

Sat, 23 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

5:30 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

8h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:00 p.m. - 8:37 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

17h 37m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 606Air Canada

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:25 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 627Air Canada

Mon, 26 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

3:20 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

21h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark

10:55 p.m. - 2:39 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 44m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 718United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

9:05 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:10 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

11h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 719United Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan

9:15 a.m. - 9:13 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

14h 58m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

13h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 728Air Canada

Mon, 26 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

3:20 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

21h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark

4:40 p.m. - 8:29 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 49m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 728United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from London to San Francisco

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

6:40 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

12h 10m1 stop Calgary

4:40 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 55m1 stop Calgary

C$ 899WestJet

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:10 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 966Air Canada

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:10 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 966United Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:42 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

17h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 966United Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

9:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:25 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 997Air Canada

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 9:29 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

15h 24m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:10 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,017Air Canada

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

9:15 a.m. - 8:03 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

13h 48m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:10 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

9h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,017United Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 9:29 a.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

15h 24m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:55 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

10h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,017United Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

9:15 a.m. - 11:09 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

16h 54m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Denver Intl

10:50 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

12h 52m2 stops Newark Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,025United Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.YXU London-SFO San Francisco

21h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:55 a.m. - 8:27 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YXU London

16h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,025United Airlines

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Price, demand, and travel trends for London to San Francisco flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from London to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to San Francisco departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco. It's 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 182% higher.

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Cheapest flight	C$ 314

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The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in traveller numbers.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London 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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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to San Francisco?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to San Francisco.
How long does a flight from London to San Francisco take?
A direct flight from London to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 5,645 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to San Francisco?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a London to San Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from London to San Francisco range from C$ 480 to C$ 828, with an average of C$ 586 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 480 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London to San Francisco changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 556 to C$ 1,824. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from London to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 368, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from London to San Francisco?
Flights from London to San Francisco usually depart from London (YXU) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to San Francisco pass through?
Connecting flights from London to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 36% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 71% on flights from London to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 487 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,659, a difference of C$ 1,172.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from London to San Francisco?
Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 32m, compared with 8h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind London (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 487, about C$ 1,172 less than Monday fares (71% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to San Francisco trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 422 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 970 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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