San Francisco to London awards.
5,378 miles · ~10h 48m estimated flight time
About this route
Airlines serving both San Francisco and London include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia and 4 more. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 30,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | — |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | 93,500 |
Published one-way award prices for SFO–LGW. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both SFO and LGW, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
Best programs for this route
Virgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Virgin Points offers the cheapest economy award at 30,000 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 99,000 points
- First class available from 93,500 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to London?
The cheapest option is Virgin Points starting at 30,000 points in economy. Compare 2 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to London with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 99,000 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 99,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to LGW?
You can book this route with Virgin Points and Avios (BA). Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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