Rome (ROM) to San Francisco (SFO) flights from EUR584

San Francisco has a unique personality that captivates everyone who sets foot in the city. Book your flight from Rome to San Francisco now to discover the charm of the most liberal city in the United States. The journey from Italy is long, but with KLM, you can enjoy it surrounded by comfort and attentive service, which you'll find on all intercontinental routes like flights from Rome to San Francisco.
Choose your seat when making the reservation. If you want extra comfort to stretch your legs better, you can do so in Economy. For some additional comfort, you can opt for an Economy Comfort seat on intercontinental flights. You'll be among the first Economy passengers to disembark, having traveled in comfortable seats with a pillow, a blanket, and more legroom, located behind Premium Comfort or Business Class.  
In your seat, you'll find a system to charge your devices and stay connected during the journey, via Wi-Fi, with those back home or waiting for you at the end of your flight from Rome to San Francisco. Compare the differences between the services reserved for those traveling in Economy, Premium Comfort, and Business Class before making the reservation, and you'll ensure a comfortable transatlantic flight tailored to your needs.

With punctual travel, comfortable seats, and personalized service, time flies on KLM flights, and you'll arrive at your destination sooner than you expect. 

Practical information for flights from Rome to San Francisco

Flights from Rome to San Francisco land at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 21 kilometers from the city. Connections to the city are provided by the BART metro service, which takes you to downtown San Francisco in about 20 minutes. There's also a more economical and scenic option offered by three bus lines that reach the Transbay Terminal and Market Street terminals.

If you want more convenience, especially when you have luggage, you can opt for a taxi or book a transfer from San Francisco Airport, where you'll find the driver waiting for you at the terminal.

Finally, you can use the shuttle service, which is as convenient as a taxi when you have luggage but more cost-effective if you're traveling alone.

Best time to visit San Francisco

San Francisco is charming in every season of the year. You can book flights from Rome to San Francisco without worrying too much about the weather. You'll find a city that's always pleasant, where the sun alternates with rain, the wind often blows, the heat is never excessive, and the characteristic blanket of fog that embraces the Golden Gate is an almost daily certainty.

What to See in San Francisco

San Francisco is a unique city, starting with its layout that unfolds continuously among hills. Before visiting the iconic places in the city, it's a good idea to get an overview on board a cable car. The characteristic cable car is an institution in San Francisco: the three lines traverse the city's main neighborhoods.

In the list of places to see in San Francisco, here's what you shouldn't miss.

• Grace Cathedral, a cathedral whose facade resembles Notre Dame de Paris.
• Union Square, a central square with shops that hosts a decorated Christmas tree and an ice skating rink during the holidays.
• Lombard Street, the steepest winding street in San Francisco.
• Steiner Street with the Painted Ladies, beautiful colorful Victorian houses.
• Chinatown with the entrance gate on Grant Avenue, Portsmouth Square where people practice Tai Chi and play mahjong.
• The small and lively neighborhood of Little Italy, next to Chinatown.
• City Hall with its 90-meter-high dome is a splendid building and a filming location for many movies.
• Japantown with La Peace Plaza, the Japan Center, and the 30-meter-high pagoda.
• Fisherman's Wharf, the harbor area with shops, restaurants, a visitable World War II submarine, and sea lions sunbathing next to the pier.
• The Golden Gate Bridge viewed from Vista Point H. Dana Bowers offers breathtaking views of the bay and the city.

Flights from Rome to San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in San Francisco?

This city is rich in attractions, neighborhoods to discover, and museums to visit. But there are three must-see things:

• Take a hike to Muir Woods National Monument, forests with giant sequoias, immersed in an enchanted landscape 12 km from the Golden Gate Bridge.
• Visit the California Academy of Sciences museum group that fascinates both adults and children with the Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Kimball Natural History Museum with T. rex and blue whale skeletons, and the Rainforest with over 1600 animals.
• Take the ferry for a guided tour of Alcatraz Prison.

 Where is San Francisco?

San Francisco is located in California on the West Coast of the United States. The city, situated on the extreme tip of the peninsula, overlooks the bay crossed by two bridges: the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge.

What are the best places to eat in San Francisco?

The areas with the most restaurants to eat in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, where you can enjoy seafood, Chinatown, where you can try excellent Chinese cuisine, Little Italy with touristy places and places to order pasta or pizza prepared as it should be, and the Union Square area with cuisines from around the world.

What is the time difference between Rome and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Rome, but since the start and end of daylight saving time do not coincide, the time difference is reduced to 8 hours for short periods.

How long do you need to visit San Francisco?

Five days are the minimum required to see the major points of interest. Two weeks are ideal to discover everything beautiful that the city and its surroundings have to offer.