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 · 8 fares12-month low · $623

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Cheapest
SAS · SK 936
OutboundSFO → FCOTue, Aug 25 · 11:45 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOFri, Aug 28 · 5:25 PM· 13h 30m· 1 stop
$623
total round-trip
Book →
SAS · SK 936
OutboundSFO → FCOWed, Sep 30 · 11:45 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOMon, Oct 12 · 5:25 PM· 13h 30m· 1 stop
$625
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → FCOWed, Jul 15 · 11:30 PM· 13h· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOFri, Aug 28 · 6:10 AM· 13h 40m· 1 stop
$668
total round-trip
Book →
SAS · SK 936
OutboundSFO → FCOThu, Sep 24 · 11:45 PM· 12h 50m· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOMon, Sep 28 · 5:25 PM· 13h 30m· 1 stop
$669
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → FCOSat, Sep 12 · 11:30 PM· 13h· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOSun, Sep 20 · 2:40 PM· 13h 40m· 1 stop
$883
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → FCOSun, Jul 5 · 11:30 PM· 13h· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOSun, Jul 12 · 2:40 PM· 13h 40m· 1 stop
$1,198
total round-trip
Book →
Condor · DE 2097
OutboundSFO → FCOFri, Jun 19 · 11:30 PM· 13h· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOFri, Jun 26 · 6:10 AM· 13h 40m· 1 stop
$1,224
total round-trip
Book →
TAP Portugal · TP 238
OutboundSFO → FCOSun, Jun 21 · 2:35 AM· 14h 15m· 1 stop
ReturnFCO ← SFOWed, Jun 24 · 2:45 AM· 16h 5m· 1 stop
$1,287
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.

Jun
Peak
from $1224
Jul
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from $668
Aug
Low
from $623
Sep
Low
from $625
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Cheapest next 12 months: August from $623 round-trip. Run a live search →

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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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