Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Catania?

Flights from San Francisco to Catania usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Catania?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Catania: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Catania pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Catania most commonly connect through: • Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 64% of one-stop connections • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 13% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 12% of one-stop connections • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 5% of one-stop connections Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Catania?

On the San Francisco to Catania route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $815 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,303: a $488 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Catania flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% below the route average of $1,088. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Catania?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Catania takes 0h 00m, covering 6,578 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Catania?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Catania looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Catania are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,157, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Catania?

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 50m, compared with 16h 37m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 48m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Catania?

Catania is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)?

Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include: • Easy Car Hire • Goldcar Rental SP • Italy Car Rent • Galdierirent • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Catania flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Catania range from $815 to $1,305, with an average of $1,088 over the past 12 months. Anything below $815 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Catania?

ITA Airways ($734) and Turkish Airlines ($817) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Catania according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Catania?

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Catania route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via FCO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Catania?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $780. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Catania which airport offers the shortest layover?

Zurich (ZRH) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Catania layovers at 552 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Catania

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4

3:15 pm - 2:55 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

14h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

11:40 am - 1:10 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

34h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$734ITA Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:25 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich Warsaw Frederic Chopin

8:20 am - 7:35 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

20h 15m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$762Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

8:25 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Zurich Warsaw Frederic Chopin

8:20 am - 7:35 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

20h 15m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$762Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

4:05 pm - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

23h 15m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

4:30 pm - 1:10 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

29h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$783ITA Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

6:35 pm - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

38h 35m1 stop Istanbul

7:10 pm - 4:30 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$817Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

7:35 pm - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

38h 35m1 stop Istanbul

7:10 pm - 5:30 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

$824Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 9

9:05 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

17h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:10 pm - 12:35 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

33h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$998Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

9:05 pm - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

17h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:00 am - 12:30 amCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

27h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,034Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

4:45 pm - 3:25 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

61h 40m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Amsterdam Schiphol

12:40 pm - 2:50 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

35h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,153Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

4:45 pm - 3:25 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

61h 40m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Amsterdam Schiphol

12:40 pm - 2:50 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

35h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,183Scandinavian Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Catania

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

3:15 pm - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

23h 05m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

11:40 am - 1:15 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

34h 35m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,382ITA Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

6:23 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

26h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

6:40 pm - 2:40 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

29h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,393Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

6:23 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

26h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

6:40 pm - 2:40 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

29h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,431Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

6:23 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

26h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

6:40 pm - 2:40 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

29h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$1,446Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

7:00 am - 6:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

26h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

6:50 pm - 3:50 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

30h 00m1 stop Dublin

$1,480Aer Lingus

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

5:40 pm - 6:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

15h 20m1 stop Dublin

9:00 pm - 1:50 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

49h 50m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Heathrow

$1,524Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

7:00 am - 6:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

26h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

9:00 pm - 3:50 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Dublin

$1,583Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

10:29 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

22h 21m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

6:40 pm - 9:34 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

35h 54m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,610Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

3:15 pm - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

20h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

9:30 pm - 1:15 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

24h 45m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,643ITA Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

3:15 pm - 8:45 pmSFO San Francisco-CTA Catania Fontanarossa

20h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

9:30 pm - 1:15 pmCTA Catania Fontanarossa-SFO San Francisco

24h 45m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,709ITA Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Catania flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Catania?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Catania start at $734. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $815 to $1,305. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $734 on ITA Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Catania?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Catania, it is 26% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 19% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Catania at $677 round-trip.
June ($1,458) and October ($1,325) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 115% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Francisco to Catania the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Catania are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	February
High season	October
Cheapest flight	$344

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.

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

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Catania?
Flights from San Francisco to Catania usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Catania?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Catania:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Catania pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Catania most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 5% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Catania?
On the San Francisco to Catania route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $815 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,303: a $488 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Catania flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% below the route average of $1,088. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Catania?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Catania takes 0h 00m, covering 6,578 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Catania?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Catania looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Catania are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,157, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Catania?
Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 50m, compared with 16h 37m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 48m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Catania?
Catania is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)?
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easy Car Hire
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Italy Car Rent
• Galdierirent
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Catania flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Catania range from $815 to $1,305, with an average of $1,088 over the past 12 months. Anything below $815 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $815 - about $488 less than Thursday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Catania trip for February. Fares historically average $677 round-trip in that month - typically $781 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Catania International Airport Hotel
- Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
- NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi

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