Flights from San Francisco to Palermo

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Palermo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 14 Dec - 20 Dec
£378
£542
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1 EUR = 0.84 GBP
Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 6,486 mi
San Francisco airports
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Palermo airports
Punta Raisi Airport (PMO)How far from city centre: 15 mi

Book your San Francisco to Palermo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Palermo (Italy) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Palermo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Arrival airport: Punta Raisi Airport (PMO)

The weather in Palermo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Palermo, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 9ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 31ºC
  • Lows: down to 9ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: February
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Palermo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Palermo:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Palermo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Palermo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Palermo?
When you fly from San Francisco to Palermo the average price is £1018. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Palermo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from San Francisco to Palermo. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Palermo?
The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Palermo are June, July and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Palermo?
The best time of the year to go to Palermo when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Palermo from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Palermo.
How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Palermo?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Palermo is of around 14 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,486.14 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Palermo compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Palermo can experience temperatures up to 25º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 12º ºC in Palermo, compared to the 11º ºC average in San Francisco.

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