Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome

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Cheapest round-trip flights $679
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome is currently $679
Cheapest one-way flight $374
LEVEL, Vueling 1 stop 35 hr Thu, Apr 23
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Rome is currently $374
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,138
ITA Nonstop 12 hr Sun, May 10 — Tue, May 26
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome is currently $1,138
Last-minute weekend getaway $839
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Rome is currently $839
Cheapest business class flights $3,950
Alaska, Condor 2 stops 21 hr Sun, Jul 5 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome is currently $3,950
Fastest flight 11 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rome takes 11 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rome is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $465–780
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $780–1,150

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Rome

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $1,757
    Typical price: $940–2,500
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FCO Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    56 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FCO Every day
  • ITA
    Nonstop
    from $1,138
    Typical price: $890–4,150
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FCO Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $1,890
    Typical price: $950–2,250
    30 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FCO Every day
  • American
    from $1,882
    Typical price: $940–2,350
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FCO Every day
  • Air France
    from $1,609
    Typical price: $1,000–2,400
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FCO Every day
  • Delta
    from $1,602
    Typical price: $990–2,400
    25 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FCO Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Rome

  • Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)
    Rome Italy 47 min 14 mi
  • Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport (CIA)
    Rome Italy 39 min 9 mi
  • Naples International Airport (NAP)
    Naples Italy 2 hr 24 min 117 mi
  • Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)
    Florence Italy 3 hr 17 min 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Rome

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rome are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $465 to $780.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $679. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from $374.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,757, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 23.
  • The cheapest ITA flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,138, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,890, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,882, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,609, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,602, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome starts at $679 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $374 and departs on Thu, Apr 23.
11 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Rome.
Rome is a year-round destination, but peak travel season is Apr–Jun. Many shops, restaurants, and hotels close in Aug, when locals go on vacation. Key events and holidays include Holy Week and Easter (Mar/Apr, dates vary), the Rock in Roma music festival (Jul), and the period between Christmas and Epiphany (Jan 6), when many businesses are closed, though there is a large Christmas market in Piazza Navona.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Rome.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Rome really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Rome.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 6 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Rome are:
  • ITA offers 5 nonstop flights per week. ITA flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .
  • British Airways offers 30 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .
  • American offers 25 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .
  • Air France offers 25 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .
  • Delta offers 25 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Rome.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rome recently found on Google Flights was with Turkish Airlines from $679. The cheapest one-way flight was with LEVEL, Vueling from $374.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,757, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 23.
  • The cheapest ITA flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,138, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,890, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,882, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,609, flying from May 10 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Rome is $1,602, flying from May 10 to May 26.
United and ITA fly direct from San Francisco to Rome.
  • There are 6 United direct flights from San Francisco to Rome per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 5 ITA direct flights from San Francisco to Rome per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Rome at price $839 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
United and ITA fly direct from San Francisco to Rome.
  • There are 6 United direct flights from San Francisco to Rome per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 5 ITA direct flights from San Francisco to Rome per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Rome on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Rome start at $1,138 from Sun, May 10 to Tue, May 26 with ITA.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Rome, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Rome start at $3,950 from Sun, Jul 5 to Mon, Jul 20 with Alaska, Condor.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Rome start at $679 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Rome, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Rome starts at $839 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Rome at price $839 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Rome, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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