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If you arrive late at Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport and you need to stay overnight, Hilton Rome Airport hotel is about 5min walking distance away from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. You can also stay at the HelloSky facility that's directly in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

Some of the airlines flying from San Francisco Airport to Leonardo da Vinci Airport include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, and Turkish Airlines. These airlines offer flights with one or more layovers in various cities but no nonstop flights.

Leonardo da Vinci Airport has a dedicated airport train known as the Leonardo Express. It runs about every 30min and goes non-stop to Termini Station in Rome’s city center in about half an hour. The airport train station is connected to the passenger terminals by a walkway.

If you're waiting for someone to pick you up at the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, there are several lounges where you can relax as you wait. These include the Emirates Lounge, British Airways Lounge, Prima Vista Lounge, and Star Alliance Lounge. You'll also find the HelloSky, Casa Alitalia, and Plaza Premium Lounges that offer several incredible complimentary amenities, including premium food, beer & wine, showers, and much more.

If you want to catch some zzz’s after being cooped up in an airplane seat for hours, consider booking a room at Residenza d’Epoca Pietra Ponente. Enjoy complimentary airport transportation, a free breakfast, and kids’ amenities at this facility. You may also choose to unwind at Hotel Villa Giulia which easily links you to the airport via shuttle services on request and trains. The facility offers bowling, horse riding, and an off-site tennis court at a fee.

FCO is a traveler’s paradise for those tagging along with their tots. In addition to nurseries close to Gates E11, E44, and A01 equipped with changing tables and cots for toddlers, the Arrivals Area of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 hosts areas with kids’ games. You may also check out art installations and murals at the airport with your kids at the external wall of Terminal 1. Those who have checked in at Hilton Hotel Rome Airport at FCO may spot planes landing and take-off on the third to the fifth floor of the hotel.

Rome Ciampino Airport has gone a long way to avail resources for passengers with reduced mobility. There are wheelchair-accessible facilities and lifts as well as designated parking spaces in front of the terminals free of charge. CIA’s restrooms are also wheelchair-accessible. You can arrange special assistance and wheelchairs with your airline as you make flight reservations.

You and your four-legged companion are welcome at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). However, note that some restrictions and rules apply. Your pet should be kenneled while at the airport premises unless when going for potty breaks or through security screenings. Pet relief areas can be found close to Gate F11 and Courtyard 4 of Terminal 3 and close to Gate C5-C7 of Terminal 1C.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Rome flights:

• ITA Airways: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Rome. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• United Airlines

Flights from San Francisco to Rome usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Rome:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $644 round-trip via Paris Orly (ORY), compared to $1,058 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the San Francisco to Rome route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $800 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,026, a difference of $226. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Rome route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 31 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Rome flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Roma Termini Railway Station, Rome City Centre and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 3:01 am
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 4:51 am.

The flight takes about 11h 56m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $924. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Rome takes 11h 56m, covering 6,246 miles.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $382, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 53m, compared with 15h 10m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 15h 35m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Rome 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.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — daily rates from around $1:

· Target Italy
· Record go
· Rent Smart 24
· Galdierirent
· Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) — daily rates from around $5:

· Rent Smart 24
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Budget
· Centauro

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Rome range from $720 to $1,170, with an average of $924 over the past 12 months. Anything below $720 counts as a good deal.