Italy

$240+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FCO
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/2911:25 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop36h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/17$453
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/2911:25 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop36h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$454
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/258:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$455
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/264:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/118:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/14:40 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/109:15 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/17$459
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/14:40 pm
SFO
-
BLQ
1 stop17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/168:00 pm
BLQ
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$461
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/14:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/233:55 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop31h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$461
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Sun 3/14:40 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/168:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$465
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/254:35 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop15h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 3/35:45 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop29h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/21$466
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:30 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 8/275:50 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 2/20$467
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Mon 3/234:05 pm
SFO
-
LIN
1 stop15h 05m
ITA Airways
Mon 3/306:00 pm
LIN
-
SFO
1 stop28h 15m
ITA Airways
Deal found 2/19$470
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:45 pm
SFO
-
BLQ
1 stop17h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/278:05 pm
BLQ
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$471

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 February 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$453
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$240
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$632

Good round-trip deal

$822 or less

Good one-way deal

$558 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Rome (ROM) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Rome (ROM) flights.
From San Francisco to Italy
One-way flight from San Francisco to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Italy.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Italy.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 21, 2026.
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 FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

4:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop29h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 3/16

9:45 am-7:23 am

2 stops29h 38m

$481

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/4

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$485

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Mon 3/2

1:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$491

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$491

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Milan Linate

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 50m

$491

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

8:25 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sun 3/8

9:45 am-12:28 am

2 stops23h 43m

$495

San FranciscoBologna

SFO - BLQ

SFOBLQ

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Fri 3/6

8:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$496

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

5:55 am-11:15 am

2 stops20h 20m

Milan Linate

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$496

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 3/6

12:00 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$496

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

2:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Milan Linate

Tue 3/17

4:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$497

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Italy

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Italy (average of $389). Flying from San Francisco to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Italy delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Italy have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 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 February 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Scandinavian 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.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 $496, United Airlines can have you in Italy from San Francisco in 17h 40m. San Francisco and Italy are separated by a distance of 6063 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $124. Users have also found prices from $153 and $153 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Italy?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Italy on time: SAUDIA (100%), Etihad Airways (100%), ITA Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Italy?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Italy? While on average our users pay $1,453, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $280. The most popular route (San Francisco - Rome Fiumicino), is priced around $453.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Italy (average of $389). Flying from San Francisco to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 February 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$286Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CondorCheapest$310Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$384Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$384Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$441Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$442Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$460Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$461Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$464Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$470Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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