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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.

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San FranciscoRome · 2 fares

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    Air France · AF 83
    OutboundSFO FCOTue, Sep 22 · 10:05 PM· 14h 40m· 2 stops
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    JetBlue · B6 1734
    OutboundSFO FCOWed, Sep 23 · 5:15 PM· 14h 47m· 2 stops

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About San FranciscoRome

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.

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

Historically the cheapest months on SFOFCO are October, April, November. Summer and the Christmas / New Year window are almost always peak.

Booking window tip

Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.

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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.

Other ways to reach Rome

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