Cheap flights from San Francisco International to Rome Fiumicino from $699
Updated 2026-06-17
6249 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 12h 58m with 10 airlines operating direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Cheapest fares are usually in Jul (around $699 return), with peak prices in Jul (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from San Francisco International
San Francisco International is United's main Pacific hub and Alaska Airlines' largest non-Seattle base. Four terminals form a single ring connected by the AirTrain shuttle, with BART running from the dedicated airport station directly to Powell Street downtown in around 30 minutes for $10. Heavy fog from May through August causes chronic morning delays — book mid-day departures during summer where possible. International long-haul to Asia and Europe is the deepest on the West Coast.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino is 32 km southwest of central Rome. Leonardo Express trains run non-stop to Termini in 32 minutes for €14. ITA Airways, Delta, American and United operate the US-Rome corridor. Peak demand spans May through September with a smaller spike around Easter and Christmas. The cheapest months are November and February — when Italian weather is mild and tourism is at its annual low.
Who flies SFO to FCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 12h 58m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Japan Airlines | JL | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 12h 58m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 12h 58m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 12h 58m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SFO→FCO
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
San Francisco to Rome FAQs
Direct flights from San Francisco International (SFO) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) take approximately 12h 58m for the 6249-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jul is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. Jul is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from San Francisco International (SFO) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO): United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Japan Airlines and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free Schengen for US passport holders up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorisation will be required from late 2026. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the primary international airport for Rome. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.