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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Glasgow.R 3,331 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,331, select.
Glasgow.R 3,341 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,341, select.
Glasgow.R 3,342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,342, select.
Glasgow.R 3,351 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,351, select.
Glasgow.R 4,437 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,437, select.
Glasgow.R 4,588 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,588, select.
Glasgow.R 5,187 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,187, select.
Glasgow.R 5,862 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,862, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl flights are currently cheapest in October.
Feb
from R 5,983
Mar
from R 5,983
Apr
from R 4,612
May
from R 4,460
Jun
from R 6,074
Jul
from R 3,359
Aug
from R 3,368
Sep
from R 3,358
Oct
from R 3,348
Nov
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Dec
from R 5,892
Jan
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San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Glasgow below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Glasgow Intl.

Glasgow Intl

11km from central Glasgow
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from R 3,331
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Glasgow Prestwick

45km from central Glasgow
from R 5,000
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Edinburgh

56km from central Glasgow
from R 3,900
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San Francisco to Glasgow: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,331
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl is R 10,338. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,338.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Glasgow Intl is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow Intl Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Glasgow Intl Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Glasgow Intl but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Glasgow is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Glasgow Intl.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know

  • Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow seven hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Leave enough time to catch your SFO to GLA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SFO and GLA:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dublin Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight is R 3,348. A return ticket right now is R 10,338. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to GLA if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to GLA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near GLA:

  • Follow your own route with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow

  • Glasgow International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Glasgow in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to GLA in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow, Edinburgh is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Glasgow

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