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£278 Find cheap flights from Glasgow to San Francisco

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07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
15:30 - 13:45SFO-GLA
14h 15m1 stop
£472British Airways
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
14:40 - 13:15GLA-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
10:18 - 16:45SFO-GLA
22h 27m2 stops
£477Finnair
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
06:10 - 16:21GLA-SFO
18h 11m2 stops
13:55 - 13:00SFO-GLA
15h 05m1 stop
£477KLM
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Fri, 13 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
15:30 - 14:35SFO-GLA
15h 05m1 stop
£480British Airways
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
19:20 - 19:45SFO-GLA
16h 25m1 stop
Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
07:05 - 17:25GLA-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
07:20 - 11:20SFO-GLA
20h 00m2 stops
£482American Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
07:20 - 09:50SFO-GLA
18h 30m2 stops
£483American Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Sun, 6 Oct
06:10 - 16:47GLA-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
17:15 - 16:05SFO-GLA
14h 50m2 stops
£511KLM
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Sun, 22 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
06:10 - 16:50GLA-SFO
18h 40m2 stops
22:50 - 23:05SFO-GLA
16h 15m2 stops
£687Lufthansa
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Tue, 25 Jun - Mon, 8 Jul
06:10 - 16:55GLA-SFO
18h 45m2 stops
21:05 - 23:05SFO-GLA
18h 00m2 stops
£695Lufthansa
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Fri, 20 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
23:45 - 21:16GLA-SFO
29h 31m3 stops
Sun, 15 Sep
19:15 - 18:10GLA-SFO
30h 55m2 stops
Wed, 11 Sep
23:45 - 14:35GLA-SFO
46h 50m3 stops
Sun, 9 Jun
21:20 - 09:35GLA-SFO
44h 15m2 stops
Sun, 9 Jun
06:00 - 18:10GLA-SFO
20h 10m1 stop
Thu, 12 Sep
12:00 - 15:50GLA-SFO
35h 50m1 stop
£576Aer Lingus
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Thu, 22 Aug
20:10 - 15:50GLA-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
£593Aer Lingus
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Wed, 12 Jun
10:40 - 00:14GLA-SFO
21h 34m2 stops
£1,217Finnair
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Mon, 9 Sep
12:50 - 19:55GLA-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
£8,411Lufthansa
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Mon, 8 Jul
08:10 - 19:36GLA-SFO
19h 26m2 stops
£9,462British Airways
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Mon, 8 Jul

Flights from Glasgow to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Glasgow to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Glasgow to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Glasgow, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £495 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £825 and £742 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Glasgow to San Francisco were found on British Airways (£472) and Finnair (£477). Air France proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £548.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Glasgow to San Francisco

Low season

February

High season

June

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£278
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Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Glasgow to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Glasgow to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Glasgow to San Francisco flights

  • What are the typical stopover airports for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO)?

    Aer Lingus transfer flights with one stopover generally take place at Dublin Airport (DUB), while Iberia Airlines and Finnair often use London Heathrow Airport (LHR), as their stopover airport for their flights between Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO). KLM and Lufthansa flights are two other options with one stopover and they use Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Airports for the transfer flights, respectively.

  • What is the permissible checked baggage limit for flights travelling from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    The checked baggage allowance for Economy Class in American Airlines flights is 23 kg with maximum total dimensions of 158 cm. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic permit up to 23 kg of checked baggage with maximum dimensions of  90 x 75 x 43 cm for passengers with Economy Class booking.

  • Which airlines offer group reservations for my journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    American Airlines offer group pricing on both fares and amenities for groups of 10 or more. They also allow one free name change per ticket and you have the option to reserve space as early as 11 months ahead of time. Iberia Airlines provides the group booking option for a minimum number of nine people.

  • What amenities can I anticipate during my flight from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    On Finnair Business Class flights, the eco-friendly amenity kit consists of a pouch featuring a Marimekko design, a lip balm with almond and coconut for softening, a facial cream with chamomile and lavender for moisturising, a sleep mask, earplugs, and a toothbrush. If you choose to book a flight in Business Class with Iberia Airlines, you will have the option to use the telephone available on board, if you do not have your device to connect to Wi-Fi.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco was £354 for a one-way ticket and £602 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Glasgow airport is called Glasgow Intl and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Glasgow and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to San Francisco from Glasgow?

    London is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Glasgow to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £552 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £578 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Glasgow is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Glasgow with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Glasgow up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • For environmentally conscious travellers, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on the KAYAK website when searching for your flight tickets. This filter enables you to find airlines that prioritise environmental sustainability and have lower CO2 emissions compared to other options. Specifically, for your journey from Glasgow (GLA) to San Francisco (SFO), both Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines offer flights with reduced CO2 emissions.
  • If you are accompanied by children or infants when making a reservation with Lufthansa, it's important to note that regardless of the travel class you have booked, infants aged 0-2 are entitled to one piece of baggage, free of charge, with dimensions up to 185 cm and weight up to 23 kg.
  • You can enjoy extra benefits offered by KLM Airlines through their business and loyalty programs. By opting for their Business Class, you gain access to additional advantages such as the convenience of online management and booking of all your business trips, along with the opportunity to earn credits.
  • Finnair offers a service specifically for unaccompanied minors, catering to children aged 5 to 11 who are travelling alone. The purpose of this service is to prioritise their safety and ensure a smooth travel experience. From the check-in desk to the Arrivals hall, full responsibility is assumed for the entire journey of your child.
  • Given the usual duration of over 15 hours for flights between Glasgow (GLA) and San Francisco (SFO), it is recommended to consider the option of upgrading to First Class in order to enjoy an improved travel experience. Lufthansa Airlines offers upgrading at a fixed price as well as a bidding price option.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Glasgow to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Glasgow to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1371 reviews
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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All good- I love BA and the professionalism of the crew and pilots.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024JFK - LHR
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All good- I love BA and the professionalism of the crew and pilots.

Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

It was listed on my ticket as Finnair but there was no indication that the flight was Finnair. In fact the number was even different. There were no employees there until exactly 2 hours before so we had to wait in line at Iberia and hope

Sorting on line would have been appreciated Onward information on flights missed No ability to get seating arranged before we got to gate Very unfriendly at gate

The flight was Finnair but there was no indications anywhere that the checkin was for Finnair also. There was no one to ask. I think at a minimum they should list the code shares so people don’t stand in the wrong line for an hour.

I booked the flight with Finnair, which made the arrangements for downloading a boarding pass unnecessarily complicated. I wouldn't do that again. Instead I'd book direct with AA.

Flight ok, but me and other two passengers didn’t have connection with the entertainment in our seats. So, no movies, no games, no music… for 9 hours. The crew just told us that there’s nothing they can do but I noticed during the flight that there were empty seats, so they could have offered to us to change seats. Customer service could be better.

Had a nice flight to London on BA will fly with them again in the future

Finnair cancelled my flight 12 hours prior to leaving for Helsinki. They stated there were mechanical problems. I had to scurry around to find a new flight that would meet my needs for arrival in Helsinki. Luckily I was able to find alternate transportation through Lufthansa/United.

I’m very disappointed, to fly into an airplane for 10 straight hours, and not having a TV even though when I put the ticket I was told that I will have entertainment for the TV. Very disappointed.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

the room on the plane was good but that is because flight not sold the other three seat and I had room. the food in terrible.

First the price I paid was excellent, my flight was full, but my seat was roomy. The one downside to the experience was they had games on the entertainment console. The guy behind me poked at my head about half the flight. I hope they get rid of this feature.

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

All OK. Food, best bring your own. Even a BigMac will be better.

Thankfully not a full flight so although my headphone jack wasn’t working 100% on my window seat, I was able to move to the aisle seat. Food was fine, nothing great but tasty enough. Crew were friendly and made enough rounds. Always have a decent experience with Aer Lingus

Crew was fantastic got lovely food and plenty of water. Entertainment was good. Never had to ask for anything. Left on time and got to Seattle early. Luggage did not take long either.

Great hospitality and service! Seats are better cushioned then some

Great hospitality and service! Seats could always be cushioned better.

Customs is always a challenge. The customs officials were real humans, which was nice-not robots programmed on angry 😊. If you’re in a hurry to get through you’ll be stressed out. Allow yourselves plenty of time and it will be a stress free experience.

Will try to not fly with them again. Delays because of weather but got redirected to an airport where I could not make connection.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Crew was super rude in business class. Not friendly or helpful. Luggage was damaged and was told to file with United and that was unsuccessful.

The connection at Frankfurt was chaotic and nearly missed the flight to Atlanta. They made was wait for busses to transfer and it took ages

There was a screaming child just behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night!!

my flight was at 3:45 after that they delayed to 4:40 I have transit from Chicago to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to vina airport from vina to Erbil buy the Time I come to Frankfort my other flight left me I have to stay at airport all day with my 5 kids ask for help no one help me I spent at airport almost $450 just for food was horrible flight ever I call and ask for hotel from united customer service they been telling me we can’t provide any hotel I need some refund or fixed my flight when I return to America need some one respond my email

My experience would have been greatly improved by arriving on time to connect to my Porto flight. The staff that dealt with the aftermath of the late arrival evidently booked my group into a hotel in Frankfurt. This reduced my time in Porto Portugal a day and half. I do want to commend Jorge Klein for his hard work. He spent a great deal.of time trying to rebook the flight and he eventually did rebook for the next day and did provide accommodations for me overnight. This was a big issue for me and the group I traveled. The rest of the trip was good.

Not your fault…..didn’t get my drink until just before landing….bumpy flight.

Boarding was a zoo. London ground crew was useless. Poor communication regarding where to line up. We were group 2, and everyone was jammed in together. Ground crew didn’t seem to care.

We liked the direct flight from Frankfurt to Orlando, however, it was a little confusing as I thought I was traveling with Lufthansa from Izmir- Frankfurt-Orlando. We were not able to check in online twenty-four hours before the flight from Izmir. One lady in our group wanted to check two suitcases in Izmir, but was not allowed to do so. She was allowed to take the extra bag into the cablin. Others in our group were able to check two bags. In Frankfurt several in our group were given stand-by boarding tickets, which worried them. Everyone eventually was allowed to board, but it caused them to worry. I didn't have any of those problem.

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flying economy is like being packed into a sardine can.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Glasgow to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/9Sun
3 stops
29h 31mGLA-SFO
£278
11/9Wed
2 stops
30h 55mGLA-SFO
£289
9/6Sun
3 stops
46h 50mGLA-SFO
£327
9/6Sun
2 stops
44h 15mGLA-SFO
£348
12/9Thu
1 stop
20h 10mGLA-SFO
£351
22/8Thu
1 stopAer Lingus
35h 50mGLA-SFO
£576
12/6Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
27h 40mGLA-SFO
£593
9/9Mon
2 stopsFinnair
21h 34mGLA-SFO
£1,217
8/7Mon
1 stopLufthansa
15h 05mGLA-SFO
£8,411
8/7Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
19h 26mGLA-SFO
£9,462

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