$199 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rome (FCO)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rome (SFO-FCO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $199 for one-way flights and $460 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$460 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$460
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $460 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 17
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$466 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $466 found 10 hours ago
Iberia
Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 13
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$466 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $466 found 6 days ago
British Airways
Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 24
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$466 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 24, priced at $466 found 5 days ago
TAP Portugal
Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$496 Roundtrip, just found
$496
Roundtrip
just found
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $496 just found
Aer Lingus
Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$516 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$516
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $516 found 1 hour ago
ITA Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$542 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$542
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $542 found 1 hour ago
Condor
Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 27
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$570 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$570
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Mon, Aug 18 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $570 found 7 hours ago
Brussels Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 21
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$642 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$642
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 7 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $642 found 4 days ago
United
Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
FCO
Rome
$642 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$642
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $642 found 9 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Rome (FCO)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $414 - $1,119 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Rome

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. FCO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $638
FCO
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $638
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Rome (FCO)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Condor, Delta, Emirates, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, WestJet
Roundtrip price
$459
Distance
6250 mi
Average flight time
20 hours 52 mins

San Francisco to Rome Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Rome

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Rome are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rome with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rome

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Rome: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Rome

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Rome in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $199 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Rome flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Rome airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) cost?
You can land cheap return tickets from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) starting at $571. Reserve your seat and get ready for takeoff. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a ITA flight leaving SFO on July 13 2025 and touching down at FCO. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to FCO?
To score a cheap fare, look for nonstop flights from SFO to FCO jetting off in December. You can find a one-way ITA flight for $422 leaving on December 29 2026. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
When jetting out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you can take a direct flight to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) with ITA Airways.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to FCO?
Right now, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SFO to FCO is United. You can book a seat on this route from $553. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 23 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
On average, there are 1 nonstop flights flying from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) each week. If you don't see one that suits your schedule, consider taking a flight that has a layover. Filter your search results on Expedia to include one stop or more and opt for the best alternative.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
More travelers fly between SFO and FCO at 2 PM than at any other time of day. Prefer a quieter experience? Consider flying outside peak hours and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to FCO?
Jet off on a Saturday if you're after the largest selection of flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)'s earliest flight to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) is at approximately 2:10PM UTC-8. With a total journey time of 12h 10m, you'll land at around 11:20AM UTC+1.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
The average flight time from SFO to FCO is 12 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 6,300 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
To avoid possible delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) route, travel before 3 PM. Later flights have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Rome from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Compare your flight options from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO). This is the only Rome airport you can jet into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your departure to book a ticket from SFO to FCO often results in higher prices. While you may come across some last-minute offers, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans to maximize your chances of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to FCO flight and hotel package?
Booking a SFO to FCO flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of hotels and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)?
If you booked your SFO to FCO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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