What percentage of Rome to San Francisco flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 10.7% of flights from Rome to San Francisco are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How often do Rome to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Rome to San Francisco route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find reduced fares. Monitoring prices across the trailing 30 days could reveal these fluctuations.

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Q: How long is the flight from Rome to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Rome to San Francisco has a duration of 13 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 10058 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 18 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for the additional time when planning their journey with connections.

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Rome to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Rome to San Francisco

Flights from Rome to San Francisco cover a substantial distance of 10,058 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This extensive route means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Rome to San Francisco, fares typically range from $685 to $1,304, with a median price of $949. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 16% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices is possible but requires some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rome to San Francisco? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $659. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $674, followed closely by February at a median of $682. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Regarding direct flights from Rome to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 10.7% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

How long is the flight from Rome to San Francisco? A typical journey from Rome to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 22 hours and 12 minutes. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the total time spent traveling, including layovers.

How much is a round trip from Rome to San Francisco

Regular price: €476 - €996

Prices for flights from Rome to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rome to San Francisco is typically between 476 EUR and 996 EUR. The current lowest deal is 412 EUR with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 3-Sep 13.

now 412 €

Low 476 €

High 996 €

The cheapest time to fly from Rome to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Rome to San Francisco is November, with a median price of $659. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1130. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from 659 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,130 €

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Direct flights from Rome to San Francisco

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rome to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

902 €

585 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

773 €

521 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

915 €

564 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

902 €

564 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

774 €

527 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

865 €

561 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rome to San Francisco

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

817 € → 467 €

43%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

915 € → 564 €

38%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

902 € → 564 €

37%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

817 € → 481 €

41%

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Rome - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Rome to San Francisco are above the typical level of $949.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $659.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 12m.

The median flight duration from Rome to San Francisco is 22h 12m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 10.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal for $412.

A recent deal was found on Condor Flugdienst via skyscanner for $412.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Rome to San Francisco appear frequently.

Rome main airports to depart from

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Fly from Rome to San Francisco via FCO, offering a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Rome city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International (CIA)

Consider CIA for flights from Rome to San Francisco, providing another option for your departure.

📍 ~15 km from Rome city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$695

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for travelers flying to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$522

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and BART public transit access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$731

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Rome to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $738. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1547. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1122.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Rome to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $685. The median price for this route over the same period was $949. Prices can go up to $1304 or more, so finding a fare below the $685 threshold represents a significant saving.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Rome to San Francisco include November, with a median price of $659, and March, with a median price of $674. February also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $682. The annual median price for this route is $949, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Rome to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Rome to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Rome to San Francisco

Regular price: €476 - €996

Prices for flights from Rome to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Rome to San Francisco is typically between 476 EUR and 996 EUR. The current lowest deal is 412 EUR with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 3-Sep 13.

now 412 €

Low 476 €

High 996 €

The cheapest time to fly from Rome to San Francisco

November

Cheapest

Flights from 659 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,130 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rome to San Francisco

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rome to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

902 €

585 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

773 €

521 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

915 €

564 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

902 €

564 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

774 €

527 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - San Francisco

Rome (FCO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

865 €

561 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rome to San Francisco

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

817 € → 467 €

43%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

915 € → 564 €

38%

4 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 11

902 € → 564 €

37%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

817 € → 481 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Rome to San Francisco