How long is the flight from San Francisco to Rome?

Non-stop flights on SFO → FCO are typically around 12 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Rome?

The main carriers on this route are United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome?

Historically the lowest fares land in October, April, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Rome?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → FCO

San Francisco to Rome flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Rome (FCO), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~12h non-stop
Airlines
United
Cheapest months
October, April, November

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San Francisco → Rome · 3 fares12-month low · $468

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Alt date · 4 weeks earlier
JetBlue · B6 416
Long · 50h 7m
OutboundSFO → FCOTue, Oct 6 · 9:18 PM· 15h 16m· 2 stops
$468
one-way
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Alt date · 4 months later
TAP Portugal · TP 238
Long · 35h
OutboundSFO → FCOSun, Feb 14 · 12:35 AM· 14h· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOWed, Mar 3 · 4:55 AM· 16h· 1 stop
$649
total round-trip
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Alt date · 6 weeks earlier
SAS · SK 936
Long · 50h 43m
OutboundSFO → FCOWed, Sep 16 · 11:45 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOFri, Oct 2 · 7:40 AM· 14h 42m· 2 stops
$707
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Rome

UA seasonal direct (typically May-Oct). Winter requires one-stop via LHR, FRA, or AMS. Polar routing — westbound takes ~13h against the jet stream.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 12 hours. Major carriers on this route include United. Fares are usually cheapest in October, April, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Rome

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on SFO → FCO for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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Cheapest next 12 months: February from $649 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Rome?
Non-stop flights on SFO → FCO are typically around 12 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Rome?
The main carriers on this route are United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome?
Historically the lowest fares land in October, April, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Rome?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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