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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rome.R 4,610 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,610, select.
Rome.R 4,768 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,768, select.
Rome.R 4,925 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Sep.One-way flight with LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,925, select.
Rome.R 5,011 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,011, select.
Rome.R 5,916 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,916, select.
Rome.R 6,142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,142, select.
Rome.R 6,158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,158, select.
Rome.R 6,388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,388, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino flights are currently cheapest in August.
Apr
from R 6,158
May
from R 6,142
Jun
from R 7,358
Jul
from R 5,011
Aug
from R 4,610
Sep
from R 4,925
Oct
from R 4,768
Nov
from R 5,916
Dec
from R 6,388
Jan
from R 7,085
Feb
from R 7,206
Mar
from R 7,255

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino

San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino: Alternative routes

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

San Francisco to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,610
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino is R 8,752. 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.
11 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino.
United, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways fly direct from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino.
As of April 2025, there are 22 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Sunday, 28 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 57 minutes.
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 Rome Fiumicino 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 Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LEVEL and ITA Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rome Fiumicino.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 11 hours 55 minutes.

  • Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Choose from 22 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 15:10 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:35.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to FCO flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Travelling to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with ITA Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is ITA Airways.

  • ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to FCO flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and FCO include:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • At the moment, R 4,610 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,752. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from SFO to FCO by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from SFO to FCO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near FCO:

  • Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and discover Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Rome in January.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to FCO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Italy

  • Rome is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.

  • Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without seeing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.

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