Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Zurich (ZRH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 19m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Boston (BOS) offer the lowest average return price of £625.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from London Gatwick to San Francisco?

SWISS and TAP AIR PORTUGAL are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick to San Francisco

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between London Gatwick Airport and San Francisco?

Zurich (ZRH) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 50m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£361 Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco in 2026

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18:35 - 16:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

29h 40m1 stop Zurich

20:25 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

£441SWISS

Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

08:35 - 16:30LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

15h 55m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

£441SWISS

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

18:40 - 16:30LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

29h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

£441SWISS

Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

09:25 - 16:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:35 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 15m1 stop Zurich

£441SWISS

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

18:40 - 16:30LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

29h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 07:40SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

28h 15m1 stop Zurich

£442SWISS

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

18:40 - 16:30LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

29h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

£442SWISS

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

09:25 - 16:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 17:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

14h 25m1 stop Zurich

£442SWISS

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

09:25 - 16:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m1 stop Zurich

19:35 - 08:25SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

28h 50m1 stop Zurich

£442SWISS

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

16:45 - 12:55LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

28h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

15:10 - 09:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

33h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£445Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 8 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

16:25 - 14:30LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

30h 05m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

17:35 - 09:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

33h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado

£445TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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10:25 - 12:50LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

34h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

06:13 - 16:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

25h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£594Air France

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

11:30 - 16:20LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

36h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

18:15 - 20:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

17h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£740Iberia

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

11:30 - 16:20LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

36h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

14:58 - 20:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

45h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£748Iberia

Wed, 19 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep

20:45 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

30h 15m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Rome Fiumicino Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:40 - 10:15SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

35h 35m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Rome Fiumicino Barcelona-El Prat

£761Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

20:40 - 16:20LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

18:15 - 20:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

17h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£762Iberia

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

20:40 - 16:20LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

06:02 - 10:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

20h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£762Iberia

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

10:25 - 22:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

19h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:49 - 16:00SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

20h 11m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£767Delta

Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

20:40 - 16:20LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Madrid Barajas

18:15 - 10:50SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

32h 35m1 stop Madrid Barajas

£767Iberia

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

18:35 - 16:15LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

29h 40m1 stop Zurich

14:20 - 08:25SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

34h 05m1 stop Zurich

£957SWISS

Mon, 17 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

18:35 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-SFO San Francisco

30h 00m1 stop Zurich

14:25 - 08:25SFO San Francisco-LGW London Gatwick

34h 00m1 stop Zurich

£961SWISS

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

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SWISS flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

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SWISS

17 Sept

LGW09:25London Gatwick

14h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

29 Sept

SFO19:35San Francisco

14h 15m

1 stop

LGW17:50London Gatwick

£441

SWISS

14 Oct

LGW09:25London Gatwick

14h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:15San Francisco

21 Oct

SFO19:35San Francisco

28h 50m

1 stop

LGW08:25London Gatwick

£442

SWISS

8 Nov

LGW08:40London Gatwick

15h 50m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

8 Nov

SFO19:25San Francisco

14h 25m

1 stop

LGW17:50London Gatwick

£444

TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

Our best TAP AIR PORTUGAL deals on London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco flight tickets

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

6 Oct

LGW16:25London Gatwick

30h 10m

1 stop

SFO14:35San Francisco

17 Oct

SFO19:35San Francisco

30h 10m

1 stop

LGW09:45London Gatwick

£448

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

20 Nov

LGW16:40London Gatwick

30h 05m

1 stop

SFO14:45San Francisco

28 Nov

SFO16:35San Francisco

33h 15m

1 stop

LGW09:50London Gatwick

£448

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

23 Sept

LGW16:25London Gatwick

30h 05m

1 stop

SFO14:30San Francisco

8 Oct

SFO16:30San Francisco

33h 15m

1 stop

LGW09:45London Gatwick

£452

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19:25-07:40

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18:40-16:30

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San Francisco

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19:25-17:50

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Thu 22/10

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

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19:25-17:50

1 stop14h 25m

£442

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LGW London Gatwick - SFO San Francisco

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Wed 14/10

09:25-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

19:35-08:25

1 stop28h 50m

£442

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LGW London Gatwick - SFO San Francisco

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London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

16:45-12:55

1 stop28h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

15:10-09:00

1 stop33h 50m

£445

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LGW London Gatwick - SFO San Francisco

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London Gatwick

Wed 21/10

16:25-14:30

1 stop30h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

17:35-09:50

1 stop33h 15m

£445

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from London Gatwick Airport, with most prices found around £0. If you are unable to visit San Francisco during the month of March, then departing from London Gatwick Airport during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £0.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £580. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £669. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the morning. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco during this time can be as low as £590. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around £715. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Can stopping save me money on London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco flight.

When to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Fastest flight time	14h 50m
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The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco takes 14h 50m

There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

How far is London Gatwick to San Francisco by plane?
London Gatwick and San Francisco are 5365.6 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between London Gatwick Airport and San Francisco, the leading airline is SWISS, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

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SWISS	PriceFrom £353	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,035 reviews		Search SWISS flights

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