Cheap Flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to London Gatwick (LGW)

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Flight deals from San Francisco International to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £689. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

London.£234 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £234, select.

London.£235 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £235, select.

London.£235 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £235, select.

London.£240 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.

London.£240 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £240, select.

London.£243 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £243, select.

London.£244 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £244, select.

London.£246 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £246, select.

London.£249 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 5 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.

London.£249 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £249, select.

London.£252 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £252, select.

London.£322 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.

London.£392 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in November.

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San Francisco International to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

San Francisco to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£234
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to London Gatwick?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to London Gatwick is £492. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to London Gatwick?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to London Gatwick. But we found flights with one or more stops from £492.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to London Gatwick?

As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to London Gatwick.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to London Gatwick?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to London Gatwick is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to London Gatwick?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to London?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick with?

Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

London is seven hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and LGW include:
- Vancouver International Airport
- Dublin Airport
- Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is £234. A round-trip ticket right now is £492. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to LGW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to LGW is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 13 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LGW:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

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