Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Rome.
Every week, there are 11 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, go for the 09:10 ITA Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 15:20 with United Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your FCO to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
ITA Airways offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is ITA Airways.
Among carriers operating FCO to SFO flights, ITA Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and SFO:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, Rs87,548 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs137,003. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FCO to SFO, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.