Flights San Francisco – Rome (SFO-FCO) from $1,004*

Our flights San Francisco-Rome to discover Italy's capital

Air France offers several flights from San Francisco to Rome every week. A chance to visit one of Europe's most elegant cities and throw a coin in the Trevi fountain!Rome is truly an open-air museum with many preserved ancient ruins, such as the famous Coliseum.Choose your travel dates and quickly book yourplane ticket from San Francisco to Rome online. You will benefit from the best rates to discover Italy's capital and the numerous charming squares, such as the Piazza Navona. Remember that there is a 9-hour time difference between the west coast of the United States and Italy.

Prepare your flight from San Francisco to Rome

What formalities need to be taken care of before travelling from San Francisco to Rome?

Once your airline tickets from San Francisco to Romehave been booked, the administrative formalities to be taken care of before you leave depend on how long you are staying for:

• For stays lasting less than 90 days, travellers will not need a visa. You must however have a passport valid at least 3 months after you have left Italy.
• For stays longer than 90 days, you will need a visa delivered by the Italian Consulate in San Francisco.

How to reach the centre of Rome from the airport?

Your flight from San Francisco to Rome, departing from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), will land at Terminal 1 at Rome’s Fiumicino airport (FCO), located just under 20 miles South-West of Rome. You can reach the city centre easily:

• By car: car rental agencies and taxis are available directly at the airport
• By train: the Leonardo Express line links the airport to Rome Termini station in 30 minutes; the FL1 line stops at all the capital’s other stations and takes about 50 minutes.
• By bus: Cotral buses will take you to the heart of the city in just 45 minutes, departing straight from the airport.

Where is the best place to stay when visiting Rome?

This city of art and culture is a real open-air museum. Rome is also a Latin capital, and Italy’s beating heart. Discover the thrilling, romantic or tranquil atmospheres of these three neighbourhoods:

• The historical centre is near all the must-see sites. Bursting with restaurants, bars and hotels, it is a very lively district both during the day and at night
• Trastevere: this little village-like area is a favourite among Rome’s inhabitants for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Find out more about it in our travel guide to Rome!
• Testaccio: set to the South of the city centre, Testaccio is still a popular neighbourhood. Away from the crowds of tourists, it makes for an authentic stay and boasts lower prices. Live like a true Roman!