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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Bologna from $340

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bologna (SFO-BLQ)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bologna that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-BLQ
16h 45m1 stop
8:05 pm - 3:50 pmBLQ-SFO
28h 45m1 stop
$657Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, May 5 - Tue, May 21
8:10 pm - 8:00 amSFO-BLQ
26h 50m1 stop
8:35 pm - 6:10 pmBLQ-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
Sat, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 14
8:10 pm - 7:55 amSFO-BLQ
26h 45m1 stop
10:55 pm - 6:10 pmBLQ-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
$804Vueling
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Thu, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 18
8:10 pm - 7:55 amSFO-BLQ
26h 45m1 stop
9:00 am - 6:10 pmBLQ-SFO
18h 10m1 stop
$808Vueling
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 17
3:30 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-BLQ
18h 05m1 stop
7:25 pm - 1:15 pmBLQ-SFO
26h 50m1 stop
$813British Airways
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 5
3:30 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-BLQ
18h 05m1 stop
8:25 am - 8:35 pmBLQ-SFO
21h 10m2 stops
$823British Airways
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 5
11:45 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-BLQ
27h 55m2 stops
1:20 pm - 9:48 amBLQ-SFO
29h 28m2 stops
$1,082United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Sun, Aug 4
9:05 pm - 9:40 pmSFO-BLQ
15h 35m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:00 pmBLQ-SFO
22h 00m1 stop
$1,109Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 9
12:09 am - 12:40 pmSFO-BLQ
27h 31m2 stops
1:20 pm - 2:20 pmBLQ-SFO
34h 00m1 stop
$1,122United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 27
2:40 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-BLQ
16h 45m2 stops
6:00 am - 7:00 pmBLQ-SFO
22h 00m1 stop
$1,143Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 9

Flights from San Francisco to Bologna - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Bologna to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Bologna?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Bologna clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Bologna, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bologna?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Bologna, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Bologna is January, where tickets cost $532 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,581 and $1,554 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Bologna?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Bologna, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Bologna, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bologna?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Scandinavian Airlines ($497) and Vueling ($540). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Scandinavian Airlines ($657) and ITA Airways ($787).

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$340
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bologna

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Bologna based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Bologna

  • Can I bring my pet on my flight from San Francisco to Bologna?

    Yes, you can consider KLM for flying with your pet. The airline, just like several others, allows 1 cat or dog in the cabin and 3 pets in the hold. The airline requests that the pet’s reservation be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. The pet’s kennel should be at most 17 lb in the cabin and 30 lb in the hold.

  • Which alternative airports in San Francisco can I fly out for my trip to Bologna?

    You have two alternative airports besdies SFO to fly out out of San Francisco from for your trip to Bologna. The first is Oakland International Airport (OAK), which offers less congestion and potentially cheaper flights. The second is San Jose International Airport (SJC), with shorter security lines for fast airport clearance.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Bologna?

    US citizens do not need a visa to travel from San Francisco to Bologna, Italy, as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period. This applies for various purposes like short-term studies, medical treatment, sports, cultural events, tourism, or business. Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date.

  • Which airlines have lounges on the San Francisco to Bologna flight route?

    You can access the American Airlines Admirals Club, Alaska Lounge, Delta Sky Club, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Cathay Pacific First and Business Lounges, British Airways Club Lounge, Emirates Lounge, and United Airlines Polaris Lounge at SFO airport. These lounge options provide premium amenities and comforts for travelers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bologna?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Bologna was $340 for a one-way ticket and $657 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Bologna?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Bologna from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Bologna?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Bologna?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Bologna, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Bologna from San Francisco?

    Copenhagen is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Bologna.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Bologna, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Bologna are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,205 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,098 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Bologna?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Bologna.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Bologna?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bologna from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Bologna?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bologna with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BLQ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Bologna?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bologna from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Bologna

  • To reach SFO conveniently, you can take the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train from downtown Oakland, San Francisco, or other Bay Area points. Trains run from downtown every 15 minutes on weekdays and every half hour on weekends. The ride takes around 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco.
  • Many airlines operating the San Francisco to Bologna route are actively working to reduce their carbon footprint. Airlines like Delta, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines have implemented biofuel usage and invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft, significantly decreasing CO2 emissions. By booking eco-friendly airlines, you demonstrate your commitment to a sustainable future.
  • If you want your child to travel alone, we recommend Austrian Airlines, which offers exceptional services to ensure a safe and pleasant journey for unaccompanied minors. Your 5- to 11-year-old minor will receive supervision by trained staff and assistance during check-in, layovers, and arrival.
  • Apart from the usual amenities, Delta offers a range of additional services that enhance passenger comfort. These include special meals for those with dietary restrictions, priority boarding for families with kids, and pre-booking specific mobility assistant services for those with mobility challenges. Ensure you make your request at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
  • To cater to your budgets and preferences, you have different classes of tickets for flights from San Francisco to Bologna. Delta Air Lines offers Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+, First Class, Delta One, and Delta Premium Select. Delta One is the highest, with premium amenities and services for seamless travel.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Bologna

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Bologna. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Bologna? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1429 reviews
8.0crew
6.8food
6.7entertainment
7.3comfort
7.6boarding
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TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024BOS - CPH
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TERRIBLE! Staff was unfriendly, rude, and demeaning. One flight attendant touched me to grab the complimentary blanket off my neck because I couldn't take it home, while a bunch of other people took theirs home. I have never been so ill treated. I am not happy at all. And flight was delayed, no information until short notice for everything. Lost an entire day at my destination. I expect a full refund for that experience. Never will fly with them EVER again

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

I upgraded to economy plus and it’s so worth the price. The crew is exceptional and the food is pretty decent. I would definitely fly with them again.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

I couldn’t make it to the airport for my original flight due to bad weather; roads were shut down, buses and trains were closed. Since the plane wasn’t cancelled, I still had to pay $720 to change my ticket.

Good friendly service and food - The seats in business class are old, too hard and not very comfortable.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Best airline to travel on a budget- really like their reasonably priced access to the SAS lounges where available.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The whole flight was coughing and farting all the way. It was impossible to breathe. If people are traveling sick they should either not be allowed to fly or made wear masks

J'ai perdu le billet 🎟 faute de visa j'ai pas eu de remboursement. J voulais prendre un autre Est-ce que yaura une solution

I will never fly vueling. 1h30 delayed, connexion missed with the crew closing the boarding in front of us. 40 people missed the Barcelona-Orly connexion. hours waiting for rebooking and hotel.. inadmissible

Non stop flight from Barcelona to Rome, arriving on time.

3 hr flight from Barcelona to Gran Canaria. Ŵent according to plan No issues with staff oŕ flight. Many people includiñg us could not get luggage self checķ in termìnals to work. Had to wait in check in line.

Boarding was very poor as the flight was initially delayed. We were told the flight would be at 21:40. We were with our 10 month baby who was sleeping. I received an email from Kayak which said the flight was now due to take off at 21:04. When we checked the screens at Gatwick we were told the gate was closed. The lack of communication was extremely poor and we had to run with our baby and there were many other passengers, including elderly people, also running to the gate. When we got to the gate, the staff had no reasons for the poor communication.

We got to the airport 2 hours before the flight. We waited in a line to check our bags onto the flight for an hour, even despite having checked in online, as there weren't enough self check terminals allocated to Vueling (yet loads of empty BA ones right next to them). There also weren't enough staff, making them stressed and rude. We had to try and rush through security to get to our gate, which they announced as gate 35 at first and then changed it after ten minutes with no announcement to anyone in the airport that it had changed. So we then had to rush to the correct gate to arrive just as boarding started. It was a thoroughly stressful process and one travelling couple almost missed boarding because of it. The flight boarding and the flight itself werre fine, the staff were polite, but I was dehydrated due to the airport and had to buy a bottle of water as they didn't offer free drinks.

You have couple of KG's grace on checked luggage

Last time bucking this company if I would know I wouldn’t do it, they made me lose my flight

Nous sommes parties de Copenhague avec plus de 2h de retard. L'avion n'a pas pu atterrir à Paris et après avoir encore perdu du temps en vol, a atterri à Bruxelles. Une navette devait nous prendre en charge pour nous ramener à Paris mais personne ne nous a renseignés, on a tourné en rond dans l'aéroport durant plus de 2h, sans trouver de solution pour rentrer (pas de train, pas de voiture de location...). Nous avons fini par monter dans un car affrété par une autre compagnie et qui nous a déposés à CDG. Ensuite il fallu prendre un Uber (il était plus de 2h du matin) pour rentrer, qui a couté presque 90 €. Donc non, je ne suis pas satisfaite des services de la compagnie Vueling.

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Hated every minute of it. Delayed for over 10 hours only to have to cancel rental car, car insurance and hotel. Its taken me 3days to get to my final destination when it should have only taken 12-14 hours. Very unhappy with Lufthansa.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Seat controls of lights were broken, and only 1 of the 2 seat TVs ever worked on the long flight. On the short flight there were no USB connections, on the long one they were difficult to access. Part of my meal was frozen, though the hot portion was good.

Lufthansa fails at mentioning no luggage when booking through points. We had to pay added fees to take checked bags to Europe for 2 weeks. The staff at check in were not helpful at all. told us "if we don't like it, then book another flight". Food was bad, they ran out of half the options. Vegetarian was terrible. The flight crew was nice, and tried to make it work ok.

The accommodations are top-notch. The only negative was that both our initial flights were delayed, which caused us to miss one and almost miss the other. The staff immediately handled the missed flight and compensated us for the inconvenience.

Food could be better quality - everything else was excellent , thanks Lufthansa team . GOD bless you!!!

Great except my luggage was. Lost my entire. Trip and I had. To go buy things and waste. Time trying to find. My luggage

Plane was old and the persons chair in front wasn’t easy to move up so he had it back most of the flight including during meals. The touchscreen was not working well and selections weren’t good. First time on a flight I really had a hard time finding something to watch. The crew was great and without them, it would have been a bust. Pilot got us there in record time.

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

Self check in Kiosk did not recognize that I had prepaid for my luggage. This caused a 40 minute delay even though I had my British Airways email receipt for the prepaid luggage.

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Bologna found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/5Fri
2 stops
57h 04mSFO-BLQ
$340
8/16Fri
2 stops
34h 20mSFO-BLQ
$417
5/4Sat
3 stops
56h 55mSFO-BLQ
$421
5/5Sun
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 45mSFO-BLQ
$497
5/23Thu
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
16h 45mSFO-BLQ
$718
7/21Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 28mSFO-BLQ
$781
7/21Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 53mSFO-BLQ
$796
5/23Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 10mSFO-BLQ
$877
6/16Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
25h 53mSFO-BLQ
$1,003
6/16Sun
1 stopLufthansa
34h 20mSFO-BLQ
$1,090

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