San Francisco from £596? Yes, from London

Direct flights to the US West Coast from under £600 return, plus Business Class deals to New York and LA - and 22 premium cabin deals unlocked for subscribers.

June 06, 2026

Welcome to your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from London's airports. This week the headline act is a direct London to San Francisco return with United Airlines for just £596 - one of the lowest prices we've seen for a nonstop transatlantic fare this summer. We've also got competitive direct deals to Los Angeles and New York across multiple carriers and dates. Read on for the full breakdown, airport tips, and - if you're a Premium subscriber - Business Class fares and our best-value picks across all cabins.

🌎 Long-Haul Highlights - This Week's Best Economy Deals from London

All deals below are Economy class, round-trip, and depart from London airports. Prices are per person and correct at time of writing - book fast as these can shift quickly.

✈️ London to San Francisco

London → San Francisco (United Airlines) - £596 return. Usually £596-£1,189, now at the very low end of the typical range. Departs 22 Jun, returns 29 Jun (in 2 weeks). Direct, 11h 0m. A brilliant midweek fare for a late June California trip.

London → San Francisco (British Airways) - £692 return. Usually £622-£1,034, saving around 16% vs the high end. Departs 22 Jul, returns 29 Jul (in 1-2 months). Direct, 11h 5m. A solid summer deal on BA if you prefer the Avios earning. Speaking of which, Smart With Points has great guides on maximising Avios on exactly these kinds of BA long-haul fares.

✈️ London to Los Angeles

London → Los Angeles (American Airlines) - £566 return. Usually £532-£883. Direct, 11h 10m. Departs 22 Jun, returns 29 Jun (in 2 weeks). This is the lowest LA price in this week's data - a strong midweek fare for a quick June escape to Southern California.

London → Los Angeles (United Airlines) - £619 return. Usually £439-£619 - right at the top of the typical range but still within it. Departs 19 Aug, returns 26 Aug (around the Summer Bank Holiday). Direct, 11h 5m. If you want late-summer LA sunshine and don't mind flying around the Bank Holiday, this is your pick.

London → Los Angeles (British Airways) - £713 return. Usually £509-£970. Direct, 11h 20m. Departs 20 Jul, returns 27 Jul (in 1-2 months). A competitive BA summer fare - collect Avios and Tier Points on this one.

✈️ London to New York

London → New York JFK (Virgin Atlantic) - £672 return. Usually £608-£880, saving around 10% vs the high end. Direct, 7h 45m. Departs 20 Jul, returns 27 Jul (in 1-2 months). A great summer midweek New York fare on Virgin Atlantic - one of the best-loved transatlantic carriers from Heathrow.

London → New York JFK (JetBlue) - £697 return. Usually £558-£813. Direct, 8h 19m. Departs 22 Jun, returns 29 Jun (in 2 weeks). JetBlue's Mint business class is worth considering for an upgrade - but even in Economy this is a competitive June fare. If you'd rather use points for this route, Award Travel Finder tracks JetBlue award availability and other transatlantic redemptions daily.

💡 Quick Comparison - Best Economy Prices This Week

  • London → Los Angeles from £566 return - American Airlines, 22 Jun (Direct, 11h 10m)

  • London → San Francisco from £596 return - United Airlines, 22 Jun (Direct, 11h 0m)

  • London → New York from £672 return - Virgin Atlantic, 20 Jul (Direct, 7h 45m)

  • London → San Francisco from £692 return - British Airways, 22 Jul (Direct, 11h 5m)

  • London → Los Angeles from £713 return - British Airways, 20 Jul (Direct, 11h 20m)

🏛️ London Airport Tip - Which Airport for North America?

For US West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco) and New York, Heathrow (LHR) is your best bet - it has the most direct flights to these destinations, with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, and American Airlines all operating nonstop services. If you're flying JetBlue to New York, note that JetBlue operates from Gatwick (LGW), which can be easier to reach from South London and Surrey. Always check which London terminal you're departing from before booking your transport - Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5 are the main long-haul hubs.

🔒 Also in This Edition - Premium Deals

This week we have 22 premium cabin deals in the data, including Business Class fares to New York and Los Angeles from £2,830 return - well below typical prices on some dates. Premium subscribers get full breakdowns, best dates, and carrier comparisons across all Business Class options. Unlock them below.

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