$384 Cheap Virgin Atlantic flights San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to look for cheap Virgin Atlantic round-trip flights from $440 from SFO to LHR. Affordable one-way fares from $384 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Look for one-way or round-trip flights to London in January or February. You could find cheaper fares with Virgin Atlantic during these quieter months.

Landing the best Virgin Atlantic deals from SFO to LHR often comes down to timing. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. What’s more, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your tickets on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is often the most expensive day to book.* It’s a good idea to start checking out flights about one month before you want to travel.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Virgin Atlantic operates direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 7 departures every week. Just apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters during your search on Expedia to see all direct Virgin Atlantic flights to LHR.

From takeoff to arrival, a nonstop Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes around 10h 15m.

The earliest Virgin Atlantic flight from SFO to LHR departs at 4:40PM UTC-8, touching down at 10:55AM UTC+0. If you prefer to head off later in the day, the last Virgin Atlantic flight leaves SFO at 4:40PM UTC-8 and touches down at LHR at 10:55AM UTC+0. Flying early is generally a good idea as morning flights tend to experience fewer cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Board a Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to London, and you’ll likely arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR). This is the airline’s main hub in this destination.

For checked luggage, passengers can bring 1 checked-in bag weighing up to 50 lb with dimensions not exceeding 81 inches. You can also bring 1 cabin bag on board when flying standard economy from SFO to LHR with Virgin Atlantic. This carry-on should weigh less than 26 lb and be no larger than 45 inches. Going above these limits can mean extra fees, so check Virgin Atlantic’s baggage allowance rules before packing.

Jetting off from SFO to LHR with Virgin Atlantic comes with a host of perks, such as a 4-star airline rating and a rewarding loyalty program. Plus, when you book through Expedia, One Key™ members can collect OneKeyCash™* to redeem on select future travel purchases. That’s in addition to the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points you can earn with Virgin Atlantic.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Most likely, you’ll travel on a Boeing 787-9 for your Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, you may end up on a different aircraft if there’s an operational need.

It’s generally possible to cancel or change your flight, although there may be additional fees if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Need to keep your options open? Make use of Expedia’s “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter to find flights that won’t charge you extra if you need to adjust your plans. To update your itinerary, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for further information.