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      Compare San Francisco International to London Stansted flight deals

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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to London Stansted

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs189,268. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      London.Rs79,976 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs79,976, select.
      London.Rs81,864 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,864, select.
      London.Rs95,821 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs95,821, select.
      London.Rs99,939 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,939, select.
      London.Rs104,162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs104,162, select.
      London.Rs105,277 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,277, select.
      London.Rs105,801 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,801, select.
      London.Rs106,098 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,098, select.
      London.Rs106,324 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,324, select.
      London.Rs108,303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,303, select.
      London.Rs130,930 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 4 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,930, select.
      London.Rs144,062 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs144,062, select.
      London.Rs160,709 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,709, select.

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

      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 Stansted flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
      from Rs160,709
      Sep
      from Rs79,976
      Oct
      from Rs81,864
      Nov
      from Rs95,821
      Dec
      from Rs99,939
      Jan
      from Rs105,277
      Feb
      from Rs104,162
      Mar
      from Rs105,801
      Apr
      from Rs106,098
      May
      from Rs106,324
      Jun
      from Rs144,062
      Jul
      from Rs108,303

      San Francisco International to London Stansted: 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 Stansted.

      London City

      12km from central London
      Closest
      from Rs94,469
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      London Heathrow

      23km from central London
      from Rs86,536
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      London Gatwick

      40km from central London
      from Rs82,617
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      London Luton

      45km from central London
      from Rs86,529
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      London Stansted

      49km from central London
      Cheapest
      from Rs79,976
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      London Southend

      57km from central London
      from Rs94,088
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      San Francisco to London: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs79,976
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to London Stansted is Rs173,094. 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.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to London Stansted. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs173,094.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to London Stansted.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to London Stansted is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and London Stansted Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      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 Stansted 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.

      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.

      Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know

      • London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • Your SFO to STN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • 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 Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and STN include:

        • Barcelona Airport

        • Copenhagen Airport

        • Dublin Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

      • At the moment, Rs79,976 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs173,094. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SFO to STN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

      • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to STN.

      • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.

      • To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

      • Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

      Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)

      • If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near STN:

      • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and chase adventure across London and beyond.

      • To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Stansted Airport about four weeks before you travel.

      Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London

      • London Stansted Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.

      • Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

      When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)

      • August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to London in March.

      • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.

      • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to STN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      Explore more of the United Kingdom

      • London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

      • If there's time to check out another side of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among its highlights.

      Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to London

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.