- Must visit
Vatican Museums
One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Rome depart on average 102 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $495 (€408) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 6243 miles (10048 km) distance in 12h 0m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 6243 miles (10048 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $495 (€408) |
Flights per day 102 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 12h 0m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
$618
Average price
$833
Fastest journey
19 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 45 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
10048 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Rome will cost around $833 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $618.
Of the 2 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Rome onFri, Jul 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct flights cover the 10048 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 19 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the longest flights will take 1 d 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Rome flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1791 · UA126 | 1:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h00 | 1:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1604+ BA556+ BA6507 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA280 · BA556+ BA6507 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6991 · AA7177+ AA6188 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA134+ AA7177+ AA6188 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH9403+ LH234 | 1:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h10 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA58 · UA8746 | 1:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h10 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA194 · UA9212 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h05 | 3:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA4399 · BA1627 | 2:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 37h02 | 12:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA44 · UA9798 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h00 | 2:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA8828 · UA8746 | 2:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h25 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA8828 · UA8802 | 2:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h10 | 5:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH455 · LH234 | 2:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h25 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA5601 · BA1627 | 3:37 PM San Francisco International Airport | 35h28 | 12:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7545+ BA48 · BA554 | 3:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h30 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1340 · AS180 | 3:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 36h25 | 1:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6907 · AA6603+ AA7579 | 3:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h30 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
DE2097 · DE4419 | 4:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h30 | 4:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA284 · BA562 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 21h20 | 10:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3625 · BA556 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6995 · AA6804+ AA8637 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h05 | 7:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA284 · BA554 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h45 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6995 · AA6603 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h45 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP238 · TP836 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h20 | 6:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA284 · BA556 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6995 · AA6839 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 21h20 | 10:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3625 · BA554 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 17h45 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP238 · TP838 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 22h40 | 12:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6995 · AA7177 | 4:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h20 | 4:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK936 · SK1422 · SK1841 | 4:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h25 | 6:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA507 | 4:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h45 | 1:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH9361 | 4:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h45 | 1:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS758 · AS180 | 5:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 34h37 | 1:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6773 · AA6603+ AA8324 | 5:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h40 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
WS1507 · WS24 | 6:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 33h50 | 12:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK80 · TK1863 | 6:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 38h40 | 6:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK80 · TK1865 | 6:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 34h20 | 2:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK80 · TK1861 | 6:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 29h30 | 9:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK80 · TK1361 | 6:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h50 | 11:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9407+ LH5148 | 7:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h10 | 8:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3627 · BA554 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h50 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA286 · BA562 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h25 | 10:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB3627 · BA562 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h25 | 10:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA286 · BA554 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h50 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6997 · AA6839 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 18h25 | 10:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6997 · AA6603 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h50 | 7:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX39+ LX3440 | 7:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 16h10 | 8:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX39+ LX1732 | 7:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h50 | 7:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA930 · UA7775 | 7:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h20 | 8:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
![]() | 2:50 AM San Francisco, CA | 34h00 | 12:50 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 AM San Francisco, CA | 19h30 | 10:25 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
AS591 · AS180 | 8:28 PM San Francisco International Airport | 31h47 | 1:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH459+ LH5186 | 9:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h35 | 8:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH459 · LH1872 | 9:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h55 | 10:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA8882 · UA8907 | 9:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 15h55 | 10:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO38 · LO303 | 10:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 34h25 | 6:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO38 · LO3911 · LO2141 | 10:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 29h00 | 12:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO38 · LO301 | 10:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 26h05 | 9:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA5602 · BA1627 | 11:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 27h36 | 12:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2416 · UA40 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 22h36 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
A celebrated villa museum with major works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova, set inside Villa Borghese gardens. Timed-entry tickets are required and usually need advance reservation.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, sculpture, paintings, and superb views over the Forum area.
A grand Baroque square lined with fountains, churches, and elegant facades. It remains one of Rome’s classic walking and people-watching spots.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti, popular for photos, shopping nearby, and city atmosphere.
A characterful district of narrow lanes, ivy-covered facades, and lively evening atmosphere, widely loved for wandering and street photography.
A classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and should not contain cream.
Pasta with tomato, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked with Amatrice, it is a staple on Roman menus and deeply rooted in local cooking.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, respected for traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties in an intimate atmosphere.
A celebrated central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for classic Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
A famous Trastevere trattoria known for authentic Roman comfort food, including cacio e pepe, meatballs, and artichokes, with a classic casual feel.
Moderate for Western Europe: food and coffee can be reasonable, but hotels and major tourist areas cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% for good restaurant service; tips are appreciated, not required.
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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport -> Roma Termini, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Rome by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Francisco, CA to Rome flights use the San Francisco International Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Rome airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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