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$242+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Italy

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NAP
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Italy
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Tue 12/95:25 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops31h 25mSWISS
Tue 12/166:45 amMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/4$478
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Mon 12/88:25 amSFO - MXP
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$483
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Tue 12/98:55 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$484
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Wed 12/106:30 amSFO - MXP
2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1610:40 amMXP - SFO
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$487
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Mon 12/81:30 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/155:30 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$488
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Tue 12/98:55 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/153:10 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$488
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Wed 12/103:40 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Tue 12/1611:05 amMXP - SFO
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/4$490
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Tue 12/97:00 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$494
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Tue 12/97:15 amSFO - MXP
2 stops17h 30mDelta
Tue 12/1612:00 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/5$495
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Tue 12/95:25 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops35h 55mSWISS
Mon 12/157:05 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop30h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/6$496
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Wed 12/105:00 amSFO - MXP
2 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Tue 12/161:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops18h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:25 pmSFO - LIN
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Tue 12/166:30 amLIN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/4$499

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated December 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$396
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$242

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$979

Good round-trip deal

$731 or less

Good one-way deal

$566 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Italy that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Italy that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBologna

SFO - BLQ

SFOBLQ

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

1:08 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Wed 3/4

8:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$431

San FranciscoNaples

SFO - NAP

SFONAP

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Naples

Thu 5/7

7:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$443

San FranciscoNaples

SFO - NAP

SFONAP

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

4:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Naples

Sat 5/9

8:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$447

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

4:03 pm-8:25 am

2 stops31h 22m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 1/26

9:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$475

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops18h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/17

11:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$475

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:25 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 1/28

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$482

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Thu 2/19

10:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$488

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Milan Linate

Wed 2/11

6:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$489

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Milan Linate

Fri 1/16

1:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$489

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:45 am-1:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Milan Linate

Mon 1/19

10:55 am-11:50 am

1 stop33h 55m

$493

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Italy

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Italy from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Italy

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Italy?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Italy (average of $371). Flying from San Francisco to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $580). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 7, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Italy by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Italy?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Italy. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Italy flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Italy delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Italy have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Italy flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Italy flights?

Over the last year, ITA Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Italy. Reviews last updated December 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Italy by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,076 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,616 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,098 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,564 reviews
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,597 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - CPH

The flight crew of Aegean were very nice. I travelled coach, so comfort and such is based on that. However, their ground crew have a serious scam going. I flew from Athens to Santorini with all carry on baggage, nothing checked. On the return flight to Athens my baggage miraculously was "too big" for the over head compartments and had to pay to check my bags. I even told them I didn't pay coming over. Their answer? "I don't care." They hit everyone going back to Athens like that...that's a serious money maker at a minimum of 40 Euros per bag.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Italy. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Italy?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Italy. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Italy?

    For as low as $489, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Italy from San Francisco in 14h 15m. San Francisco and Italy are separated by a distance of 5954 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Italy one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $207. Users have also found prices from $214 and $240 on Scandinavian Airlines and ITA Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Italy?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Rome Fiumicino, San Francisco - Milan Malpensa or San Francisco - Milan Linate when deciding on the best route from San Francisco to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Italy that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Italy flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Italy?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Italy?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Italy by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Italy?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Italy (average of $371). Flying from San Francisco to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $580). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Italy. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$299Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$400Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$447Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$460Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$467Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
CondorCheapest$475Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$475Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$490Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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