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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Palermo from $420

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Palermo (SFO-PMO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palermo 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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3:15 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-PMO
18h 00m1 stop
5:30 pm - 1:15 pmPMO-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$719ITA Airways
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Mon, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 8
3:15 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-PMO
18h 00m1 stop
5:30 pm - 1:15 pmPMO-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$763ITA Airways
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 22
3:15 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-PMO
23h 15m2 stops
7:00 am - 6:00 pmPMO-SFO
20h 00m2 stops
Thu, May 9 - Wed, May 22
6:35 pm - 8:15 amSFO-PMO
28h 40m1 stop
9:15 am - 11:20 amPMO-SFO
35h 05m1 stop
$790Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 30
7:40 pm - 8:50 amSFO-PMO
28h 10m1 stop
9:40 am - 7:17 pmPMO-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
$951SWISS
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Wed, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 30
12:55 pm - 6:50 pmSFO-PMO
20h 55m2 stops
9:40 am - 7:17 pmPMO-SFO
18h 37m2 stops
$955SWISS
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Wed, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 30
6:35 pm - 8:15 amSFO-PMO
28h 40m1 stop
9:15 am - 11:20 amPMO-SFO
35h 05m1 stop
$991Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 26
8:10 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-PMO
36h 25m1 stop
3:05 pm - 6:10 pmPMO-SFO
36h 05m1 stop
$1,022Vueling
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Thu, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 13
2:40 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-PMO
17h 20m2 stops
5:35 pm - 12:40 pmPMO-SFO
28h 05m2 stops
$1,189Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 25
9:05 pm - 11:05 amSFO-PMO
29h 00m1 stop
11:55 am - 7:00 pmPMO-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
$1,309Lufthansa
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Sun, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 26

Flights from San Francisco to Palermo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Palermo 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 Palermo?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Palermo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Palermo, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Palermo, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, 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 Palermo is February, where tickets cost $699 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,922 and $1,783 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, 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 Palermo, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Palermo found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $719 on ITA Airways, followed by Turkish Airlines ($790). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $545 on Vueling and from $902 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$420
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Palermo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Palermo 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 Palermo

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Typically, these stopovers depend on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers between the two cities include Zurich (ZRH), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Palermo offers accessible services?

    All carriers between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) cater to the needs of passengers with disabilities. Airlines typically offer wheelchair assistance for passengers who require mobility support. This includes assistance from check-in to the boarding gate, during the flight transfer if applicable, and upon arrival at the destination airport.

  • What services do airlines flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Upon arrival at the airport, airline staff or designated escorts will assist the unaccompanied minor with check-in, security procedures, and boarding. They will accompany the child to the aircraft and introduce them to the flight crew. Also, airlines may assign specific seats for unaccompanied minors, usually near the flight attendants' station, for easy monitoring and assistance during the flight.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo (PMO)?

    Major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, have made significant strides in sustainability, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote fuel efficiency, and implement recycling programs. They have committed to reducing their carbon footprint and have invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo was $420 for a one-way ticket and $719 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Palermo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Palermo?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Palermo, also known as Palermo Punta Raisi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Rome is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Palermo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Palermo are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $2,182 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 $1,650 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Palermo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palermo 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 Palermo?

    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 Palermo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PMO 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 Palermo?

    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 Palermo 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 Palermo

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a major hub for United and Alaska Airlines and a major operating base for Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Both Alaska and United Airlines depart via the International Terminal. Those flying aboard these airlines can expect accelerated services and excellent amenities when flying to Palermo Airport (PMO).
  • Major airlines between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Palermo Airport (PMO) offer flight upgrade options, including Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, and British Airways. To this end, those interested in changing from Economy to Business or First Class should pay attention to the announcements when booking, checking in, or at the boarding gate. In addition, you can check on the airline’s website.
  • Business or First-Class cabins guarantee exclusive amenities for a comfortable and luxurious voyage from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Besides priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, passengers enjoy enhanced privacy with individual dividers or enclosed suites on some airlines. Still, some airlines offer spacious seating with lie-flat beds or private suites in their first-class cabins.
  • Suppose you are commuting from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) and prefer a more direct option or have heavy luggage. In that case, you can also consider taking a taxi, rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft), or a private shuttle service. These options provide a door-to-door service but may be more expensive than public transportation.
  • Various airlines have different pet policies when flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). That said, check with your carrier for the updated requirements. For instance, Lufthansa only accepts dogs and cats as cabin pets. Furthermore, the pets must have the necessary health documentation, including a valid pet passport or health certificate issued by a veterinarian.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Palermo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Palermo. 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.
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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2064 reviews
7.4food
7.6comfort
7.9boarding
8.4crew
7.2entertainment
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024DEN - ORD
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Swiss ground crew was again at its prime and although I’m United 1K (Star Alliance Gold) they created problems with my hand luggage - while other passengers were boarding with more handbags and larger hand luggages, were critical on my 2 young kids attending the lounge with me and boarding the plane with me on the priority lane.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

We so appreciated that our connecting flight waited for 6 of us!!!

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

A lot of things could have been better. They lost our luggage. We missed our connection from YVR to Naples when we arrived in Zurich and then we got re-routed to Rome and then Naples. We eventually got to Naples but our bags didn’t. Our experience at the lost luggage in the Naples was not at all reassuring. They didn’t seem that interested in our problem. I did a live chat with Swiss customer service and all they could do is tell me to follow the process. Meanwhile we’ve had to spend significant money on clothes and I have to replace medications. This has meant our trip so far has been totally different than what we had planned. It’s not clear that our baggage will ever show up which means we will have lost significant amount of clothing and other things and our two month trip to Europe will have more problems than good memories. So far we are not happy.

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

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

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

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.

It was a short flight but the seat was very straight. I didn’t need any service, but wifi was not available. In resume, a normal service. Nice, the punctuality. Thanks

Bought check in baggage but couldn’t do it at the kiosk, had to line up just to get baggage tag which was a very long queue with only 1 customer service agent handling all vueling flights. Had to wait about 45mins just to get a bag tag and drop baggage.

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.

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.

Overall good experience, just the delay of 2.5 hrs was a bummer.

The plane seemed very dated. The entertainment was very limited. There was a school group on our flight and the crew seemed bothered by them. They were not overly friendly or welcoming.

Ok, but no entertainment. Left late, but made up most of the time.

May be it is not an ITA issue, but the bags took long time to go out.

Good. But there food was poor quality and 95% of movies didn't have English subtitles

I thought they had rebranded themselves in every aspect but it was quite the opposite. The food was terrible the service was sub-par. Overall it was not a good experience.

Service from staff was poor, food choices were limited. Air plane was not clean or hygienic and seemed like not cleaned for days. Seats were uncomfortable.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

I paid for premium seats and the last minute they changed the aircraft for a bigger one, they bumped me to another seat which was NOT at all comfortable for an 11 hour flight, will fight for a refund!!

The landing was catastrophic. I was very scared. I thought it were my last lminues. Pilotes should be more experienced

ALL services were good. An announcement should’ve been made at the end of the flight that filling out a customs form would not be necessary anymore for USA travelers entering Philadelphia.

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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 Palermo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/4Sun
3 stops
44h 37mSFO-PMO
$420
5/29Wed
3 stops
51h 45mSFO-PMO
$470
5/28Tue
2 stops
24h 50mSFO-PMO
$529
8/4Sun
2 stops
19h 30mSFO-PMO
$538
8/4Sun
1 stopVueling
31h 50mSFO-PMO
$545
5/28Tue
1 stopVueling
33h 25mSFO-PMO
$685
6/20Thu
1 stopITA Airways
18h 05mSFO-PMO
$1,093
5/29Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 40mSFO-PMO
$1,125
5/29Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
28h 40mSFO-PMO
$1,127
5/29Wed
1 stopSWISS
33h 10mSFO-PMO
$1,145

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Palermo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Palermo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopSWISS
28h 10mSFO-PMO
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
15h 50mPMO-SFO
$6,006
4/28Sun
multi-stopSWISS
33h 10mSFO-PMO
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
15h 50mPMO-SFO
$6,022
4/28Sun
multi-stopSWISS
33h 10mSFO-PMO
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
31h 45mPMO-SFO
$6,105

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