What percentage of San Francisco to Rome flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, only 3.5% of flights from San Francisco to Rome were direct. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Rome?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Rome typically takes approximately 12 hours. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 17 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 10058 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome come up?

Historically, cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome are classified as frequent. This suggests that opportunities for finding good deals on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear with some consistency.

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San Francisco to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Rome

Flights from San Francisco to Rome cover a substantial distance of 10,058 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving multiple connections to reach your destination. Understanding the typical price range and travel patterns for such a route can help you plan your trip more effectively.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome, fares typically range from $1008 to $1365, with a median price of $1167. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for this route.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome, the data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $667. Other relatively inexpensive months include January, with a median fare of $932, and April, where the median fare is $959. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 3.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Rome. For the majority of connecting itineraries, you can expect to make 2 stopovers. This prevalence of connecting flights significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Rome, including connections, takes approximately 35 hours and 53 minutes. This extended travel time is largely due to the long-haul nature of the route and the high likelihood of multiple stopovers. Travelers should factor this considerable duration into their planning when flying between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Rome

Regular price: $717 - $1,405

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Rome is between $717 and $1405. The current lowest deal is $553 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 22.

now $553

Low $717

High $1,405

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to ROM is March, with a median price of $667. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1351. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $667

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,351

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Rome

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Rome

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$868

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$874

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$847

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$817

$684

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$746

$676

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$769

$674

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 28

$1,080 → $695

36%

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$1,072 → $695

35%

7 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 20

$1,064 → $693

35%

16 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 28

$1,071 → $701

35%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Rome

San Francisco - Rome route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Rome are below the typical level at $553.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rome, with a median price of $667.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 35h 53m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Rome is 35 hours and 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Condor Flugdienst offered a recent deal for $553 from October 13-October 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Rome are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Rome.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$480

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is the main international airport serving Rome, offering many flight options.

📍 ~25 km from Rome city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$480

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Rome.

📍 ~188 km from Rome (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$658

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Oct 18

Rome, Italy

93% AI deal score

$2,411

$1,536

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Aug 29

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$5,406

$3,437

Save $1,969

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Nov 03

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$2,134

$1,479

Save $655

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

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Dec 02

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$2,426

$1,674

Save $752

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 20

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$2,404

$1,707

Save $697

TAP Portugal

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 20

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$2,411

$1,725

Save $686

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 19

Rome, Italy

92% AI deal score

$2,410

$1,726

Save $684

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Aug 18

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,044

$3,177

Save $1,867

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Aug 19

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,112

$3,402

Save $1,710

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Aug 19

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,224

$3,405

Save $1,819

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Aug 19

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,143

$3,405

Save $1,738

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Aug 19

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,139

$3,406

Save $1,733

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Rome is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $1144. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $1389, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $1884. Even booking more than 60 days in advance showed an average price of $1199, indicating that the 14-27 day window often presents better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Rome is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1008. The median price for this route was $1167 during the same period. Prices above $1365 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. Therefore, aiming for a ticket price around $1008 or less indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rome, with a median price of $667. January also presented more affordable options, with a median price of $932. April followed with a median price of $959. These months generally provide better value compared to the annual median price of $1167 for this route.

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San Francisco to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Rome

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Rome

Regular price: $717 - $1,405

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Rome is between $717 and $1405. The current lowest deal is $553 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 22.

now $553

Low $717

High $1,405

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to ROM is March, with a median price of $667. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1351. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $667

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,351

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Rome

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Rome

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$868

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$874

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$847

$684

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$817

$684

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$746

$676

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Rome

San Francisco (SFO) - Rome (FCO)

Condor Flugdienst

$769

$674

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 28

$1,080 → $695

36%

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$1,072 → $695

35%

7 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 20

$1,064 → $693

35%

16 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 28

$1,071 → $701

35%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Rome

San Francisco - Rome route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Rome are below the typical level at $553.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rome, with a median price of $667.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 35h 53m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Rome is 35 hours and 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Condor Flugdienst offered a recent deal for $553 from October 13-October 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Rome are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Rome.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$480

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is the main international airport serving Rome, offering many flight options.

📍 ~25 km from Rome city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$480

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Rome.

Rome, Italy

91% AI deal score

$5,139

$3,406

Save $1,733

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rome

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Rome

San Francisco to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Rome

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Rome

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome

Direct flights from San Francisco to Rome

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Rome

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Rome

San Francisco - Rome route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 35h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Rome main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

Best Elite deals to Rome

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

When should I buy San Francisco to Rome tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Rome flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rome?

What percentage of San Francisco to Rome flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Rome?

How often do cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome come up?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Rome from other cities

San Francisco to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Rome

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Rome

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Rome

Direct flights from San Francisco to Rome

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Rome

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Rome

San Francisco - Rome route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 35h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant

Condor Flugdienst offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Rome main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

Best Elite deals to Rome

Oct 18

Aug 29

Nov 03

Dec 02

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 19

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Aug 19

Aug 19

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Aug 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

When should I buy San Francisco to Rome tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Rome flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rome?