Flying from London Airport (YXU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is three hours behind London.
To ensure you catch your YXU to SFO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Airport (YXU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 142 €. A round-trip fare right now is 276 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YXU to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YXU to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about London Airport (YXU)
Of the flights that depart from London Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YXU:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're landing on a late London Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Airport to San Francisco International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YXU to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.
