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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Glasgow to San Francisco.
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06:35 - 15:00GLA-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
10:40 - 15:10SFO-GLA
20h 30m2 stops
£500Finnair
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Fri, 17 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
06:05 - 16:53GLA-SFO
18h 48m2 stops
09:00 - 09:55SFO-GLA
16h 55m2 stops
£508Air France
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Fri, 17 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
18:35 - 15:00GLA-SFO
28h 25m1 stop
17:30 - 15:10SFO-GLA
13h 40m1 stop
£526Finnair
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Fri, 17 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
15:30 - 14:00SFO-GLA
14h 30m1 stop
£561British Airways
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Sat, 10 May - Thu, 22 May
07:05 - 13:15GLA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
00:47 - 10:30SFO-GLA
25h 43m2 stops
£576British Airways
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Sat, 10 May - Wed, 21 May
05:55 - 15:00GLA-SFO
17h 05m1 stop
08:25 - 09:50SFO-GLA
17h 25m2 stops
£579American Airlines
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Wed, 4 Dec - Mon, 9 Dec
11:35 - 21:54GLA-SFO
18h 19m2 stops
09:00 - 10:40SFO-GLA
17h 40m2 stops
£640American Airlines
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Wed, 4 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
08:20 - 15:30GLA-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
17:20 - 16:15SFO-GLA
14h 55m1 stop
£1,046Aer Lingus
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Wed, 4 Dec - Fri, 13 Dec
12:00 - 23:59GLA-SFO
19h 59m2 stops
17:20 - 16:15SFO-GLA
14h 55m1 stop
£1,058Aer Lingus
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Fri, 27 Dec - Fri, 3 Jan
13:25 - 11:50GLA-SFO
30h 25m1 stop
15:50 - 08:30SFO-GLA
32h 40m1 stop
£1,158KLM
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Fri, 27 Dec - Fri, 3 Jan

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 Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Glasgow, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 £487 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets is £796 and £703 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 100 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Glasgow to San Francisco

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£403
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £511 for a one-way ticket and £633 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Glasgow and San Francisco, with oneworld 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 £556 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 £530 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Glasgow to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1349 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
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The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

10.0 ExcellentMelanie, Oct 2024SIN - DPS
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The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

Overall a very pleasant flight. No significant issues on either flight. Amsterdam airport is very convenient for connecting

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

Great flight because I upgraded to Premium Comfort. Made a huge difference in the experience.

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Crew were professional and responsive. Food was mediocre and breakfast could do with revampinmg

Food was very ordinary for premium economy, very small portions.

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

Flight was delayed, short time connection to next flight but we make it, service was good, worth to fly just to try thair on board blueberry juce. Eccelent communication with airline.

My American Airlines flight was deleted and you guys never let me know

The entertainment system did not work. And we waited 45 minutes in our seats after we landed before we got to the gate

It was a pleasure definitely going with Iberia on my future travels

Our connecting flight was cancelled and it took us 15 hours to reach our destination.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

They again did not offer any functioning WiFi in the transatlantic crossing.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

I paid 3 this and dollars for two tickets. No food, minimum drink, confused service and very uncomfortable sear. There was zero difference between busy ness and tourist class. I received a pathetic apology

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

Very sad, couldn't stop crying. Was an hour delay in Ireland and when we got to Canada the flight was boarded and couldn't get on. Was the last flight of the day. Now in a hotel waiting on a stand by.I have to got o work, so I'll go first available while my son stays in the hotel til one's available

Both flights late. Almost missed connecting flight and flight staff not willing to help expedite us off the plane.

during a very rough flight, I was forced to sit in a last row seat, fell asleep, and was forced to return to my assigned seat after the turbulence. The stewardess then used that seat to sleep.

We couldn't talk to aer lingus we had issues with the flight change and aer lingus made us talk to kayak

Very pleasant staff, there was some turbulence but the captain was very apologetic and gave notice where possible.

Flight was great. Had to wait almost 100 minutes for luggage (some problem in the delivery). This may not be an Aer Lingus problem, but an SFO problem.

Loved it! Best airline to fly with. Nice crew, good planes, good food!

Golf Bags never made it on the flight. Very expensive golf bag and. Clubs,shoes, clothing. Will file a claim against Aer Lingus

Great customer service. Frequent updates from the pilot. Smooth flight. Good entertainment. Meal service.

Long unexplained delay, uncomfortable back row, long waits for trash collection.

Flight was fine, food better than anticipated and flight attendants were helpful and friendly.

Flight was fine, food much better than anticipated, and flight attendants were helpful and friendly!

Our headphone plug is broken, we can not enjoy our entertainment, especially traveling with 5 year old who like to watch movie

Pleasant, attentive and efficient flight attendants. Boarding process and seat selection easy. No internet on transatlantic flight. Extremely uncomfortable, rigid seat.

The seats of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner were ridiculously uncomfortable. I was on 10 flights during this vacation and this plane was super uncomfortable both times I was on one whereas all of the others were perfectly fine. Additionally, these planes do not have any air vents that passengers can control, the climate is entirely controlled by the crew which made for an extremely uncomfortable temperature for the duration. The flight attendants tried to make everyone happy with the temperature but several people you could tell were excessively warm and just wanted a bit of airflow.

Don't fly thru London Awful and huge U need 4 hrs to transfer cuz u have to tale buses to and fro from airplanes Bad business

Staff with low service level, forgetful. Temperature at 15 C and after asking twice to raise the temperature the crew did nothing.

They had about 20-25 people overbooked. Including me. Why is this?? I was put on a flight to NC an hour later with a 4 hour layover. I was supposed to be home at 1045am instead i was home at 7:30pm. An extra day to pay for dog care.

Boarding is not controlled as groups called was not enforced

This flight was booked with Iberia, but when we got to the airport, it was actually switched to Level. We went to Iberia terminal, then had to be redirected. Ridiculous that we had to pay for a soda on the plane. Also had to pay for earbuds, no pillows. If we had wanted a blanket would have been charged. This is not the British Airways experience. Flight attendant was non existent. Had our call light on for 45 minutes with no response. Attendant charged for a drink, forgot to bring it back. We would never fly Level again. If British airways is going to switch out carriers, We would not fly with them

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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.
3/12Tue
3 stops
45h 05mGLA-SFO
£403
3/12Tue
2 stops
31h 00mGLA-SFO
£410
14/12Sat
3 stops
47h 50mGLA-SFO
£450
3/12Tue
1 stopAer Lingus
30h 45mGLA-SFO
£484
14/12Sat
1 stopAer Lingus
30h 45mGLA-SFO
£496
9/12Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 05mGLA-SFO
£601
9/12Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
19h 24mGLA-SFO
£680
2/1Thu
2 stopsFinnair
23h 29mGLA-SFO
£2,347
2/1Thu
2 stopsFinnair
35h 52mGLA-SFO
£2,351
4/1Sat
1 stopLufthansa
14h 35mGLA-SFO
£2,475

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Glasgow to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/11Tue
multi-stop
31h 00mGLA-SFO
3/12Tue
multi-stop
24h 35mSFO-GLA
£740
26/11Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 55mGLA-SFO
4/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 00mSFO-GLA
£837
26/11Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 40mGLA-SFO
4/12Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 30mSFO-GLA
£871
26/11Tue
multi-stop
21h 05mGLA-SFO
4/12Wed
multi-stop
19h 30mSFO-GLA
£875

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