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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Palermo (SFO-PMO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palermo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:15 pm - 2:25 pmSFO-PMO
14h 10m1 stop
8:45 pm - 1:10 pmPMO-SFO
25h 25m2 stops
$652ITA Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Dec 4
3:15 pm - 7:35 pmSFO-PMO
19h 20m2 stops
6:10 am - 6:57 pmPMO-SFO
21h 47m2 stops
$673ITA Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Dec 4
3:15 pm - 2:25 pmSFO-PMO
14h 10m1 stop
5:30 pm - 1:15 pmPMO-SFO
28h 45m2 stops
$714ITA Airways
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Wed, Jul 17 - Thu, Oct 17
1:10 pm - 8:35 amSFO-PMO
34h 25m1 stop
9:35 am - 11:05 amPMO-SFO
34h 30m1 stop
$759Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 15
6:35 pm - 8:15 amSFO-PMO
28h 40m1 stop
9:15 am - 11:20 amPMO-SFO
35h 05m1 stop
$771Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 30
7:00 am - 1:10 pmSFO-PMO
21h 10m2 stops
6:10 am - 11:53 pmPMO-SFO
26h 43m2 stops
$856Delta
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Mon, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 15
7:15 am - 1:40 pmSFO-PMO
21h 25m2 stops
10:35 am - 6:00 pmPMO-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
$874Delta
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Wed, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 30
11:10 am - 1:50 pmSFO-PMO
17h 40m2 stops
7:40 pm - 4:05 pmPMO-SFO
29h 25m1 stop
$886SWISS
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Mon, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 29
7:40 pm - 8:50 amSFO-PMO
28h 10m1 stop
9:45 am - 8:53 pmPMO-SFO
20h 08m2 stops
$891SWISS
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Sun, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 27
10:15 pm - 11:05 amSFO-PMO
51h 50m2 stops
11:55 am - 10:59 pmPMO-SFO
20h 04m2 stops
$1,157Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 4

Flights from San Francisco to Palermo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Palermo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Palermo?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Palermo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Palermo, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Palermo, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Palermo is February, where tickets cost $824 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,510 and $1,436 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Palermo, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Palermo found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $652 on ITA Airways, followed by Turkish Airlines ($759). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $691 on ITA Airways and from $840 on SWISS.

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Low season

December

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$254
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Palermo

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

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Typically, these stopovers depend on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers between the two cities include Zurich (ZRH), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Palermo offers accessible services?

    All carriers between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) cater to the needs of passengers with disabilities. Airlines typically offer wheelchair assistance for passengers who require mobility support. This includes assistance from check-in to the boarding gate, during the flight transfer if applicable, and upon arrival at the destination airport.

  • What services do airlines flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Upon arrival at the airport, airline staff or designated escorts will assist the unaccompanied minor with check-in, security procedures, and boarding. They will accompany the child to the aircraft and introduce them to the flight crew. Also, airlines may assign specific seats for unaccompanied minors, usually near the flight attendants' station, for easy monitoring and assistance during the flight.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo (PMO)?

    Major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, have made significant strides in sustainability, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote fuel efficiency, and implement recycling programs. They have committed to reducing their carbon footprint and have invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo was $254 for a one-way ticket and $652 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Palermo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Palermo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Palermo?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Palermo, also known as Palermo Punta Raisi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Palermo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Palermo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Palermo from San Francisco?

    Rome is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Palermo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Palermo are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $2,182 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,571 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Palermo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Palermo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palermo from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Palermo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PMO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Palermo from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Palermo

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a major hub for United and Alaska Airlines and a major operating base for Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Both Alaska and United Airlines depart via the International Terminal. Those flying aboard these airlines can expect accelerated services and excellent amenities when flying to Palermo Airport (PMO).
  • Major airlines between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Palermo Airport (PMO) offer flight upgrade options, including Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, and British Airways. To this end, those interested in changing from Economy to Business or First Class should pay attention to the announcements when booking, checking in, or at the boarding gate. In addition, you can check on the airline’s website.
  • Business or First-Class cabins guarantee exclusive amenities for a comfortable and luxurious voyage from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Besides priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, passengers enjoy enhanced privacy with individual dividers or enclosed suites on some airlines. Still, some airlines offer spacious seating with lie-flat beds or private suites in their first-class cabins.
  • Suppose you are commuting from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) and prefer a more direct option or have heavy luggage. In that case, you can also consider taking a taxi, rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft), or a private shuttle service. These options provide a door-to-door service but may be more expensive than public transportation.
  • Various airlines have different pet policies when flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). That said, check with your carrier for the updated requirements. For instance, Lufthansa only accepts dogs and cats as cabin pets. Furthermore, the pets must have the necessary health documentation, including a valid pet passport or health certificate issued by a veterinarian.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Palermo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Palermo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1904 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
8.4Crew
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - ZRH
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

The pilot was wonderful and enthusiastic and introduced himself over the intercom. We all felt in good hands. Crew were all super friendly and especially the young , gentleman crew member. Everything Swiss airlines represents. Hospitality, friendly and professional. Thank you. Truly a memorable short flight.

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Good BUT four days later I still don’t have my luggage. It never arrived. !!!!

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

On time flight, I requested wheelchair in Zurich , when I arrived they were no where to be found, I had one hour between flights I had to walk with great difficulty.

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

Good experience with Turkish Airlines. We will be back with Turkish in the future and look forward to upgraded business class on the 777 beginning in 2025 and on the Airbus 350 now.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

It is just fine but I am okat withi it is because for a 30$ flight I didn't expect anything more.

The whole flight was coughing and farting all the way. It was impossible to breathe. If people are traveling sick they should either not be allowed to fly or made wear masks

J'ai perdu le billet 🎟 faute de visa j'ai pas eu de remboursement. J voulais prendre un autre Est-ce que yaura une solution

Non stop flight from Barcelona to Rome, arriving on time.

Boarding was very poor as the flight was initially delayed. We were told the flight would be at 21:40. We were with our 10 month baby who was sleeping. I received an email from Kayak which said the flight was now due to take off at 21:04. When we checked the screens at Gatwick we were told the gate was closed. The lack of communication was extremely poor and we had to run with our baby and there were many other passengers, including elderly people, also running to the gate. When we got to the gate, the staff had no reasons for the poor communication.

We got to the airport 2 hours before the flight. We waited in a line to check our bags onto the flight for an hour, even despite having checked in online, as there weren't enough self check terminals allocated to Vueling (yet loads of empty BA ones right next to them). There also weren't enough staff, making them stressed and rude. We had to try and rush through security to get to our gate, which they announced as gate 35 at first and then changed it after ten minutes with no announcement to anyone in the airport that it had changed. So we then had to rush to the correct gate to arrive just as boarding started. It was a thoroughly stressful process and one travelling couple almost missed boarding because of it. The flight boarding and the flight itself werre fine, the staff were polite, but I was dehydrated due to the airport and had to buy a bottle of water as they didn't offer free drinks.

I didn't get the wheelchair assistance I'd requested and my flight was on the tarmac, which was extremely painful for me. If this airline isn't for me, that's fine. The crew was fantastic and friendly ab

It was a short flight but the seat was very straight. I didn’t need any service, but wifi was not available. In resume, a normal service. Nice, the punctuality. Thanks

Bought check in baggage but couldn’t do it at the kiosk, had to line up just to get baggage tag which was a very long queue with only 1 customer service agent handling all vueling flights. Had to wait about 45mins just to get a bag tag and drop baggage.

You have couple of KG's grace on checked luggage

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

A better organized line of passengers at the boarding gate. Quite disorganized, with multiple queues of economy class passengers

AMS FCO in their full flat business. Amazing sear and food experience.

It was a short haul trip, so food and entertainment weren’t a big issue

The plane seemed very dated. The entertainment was very limited. There was a school group on our flight and the crew seemed bothered by them. They were not overly friendly or welcoming.

Ok, but no entertainment. Left late, but made up most of the time.

May be it is not an ITA issue, but the bags took long time to go out.

Good. But there food was poor quality and 95% of movies didn't have English subtitles

I thought they had rebranded themselves in every aspect but it was quite the opposite. The food was terrible the service was sub-par. Overall it was not a good experience.

Service from staff was poor, food choices were limited. Air plane was not clean or hygienic and seemed like not cleaned for days. Seats were uncomfortable.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Palermo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/25Wed
3 stops
42h 54mSFO-PMO
$254
9/25Wed
2 stops
30h 30mSFO-PMO
$304
7/3Wed
2 stops
20h 15mSFO-PMO
$667
9/25Wed
1 stopITA Airways
22h 20mSFO-PMO
$691
9/25Wed
2 stopsITA Airways
19h 20mSFO-PMO
$711
6/25Tue
1 stop
16h 00mSFO-PMO
$754
6/29Sat
1 stop
26h 55mSFO-PMO
$788
7/3Wed
2 stopsSWISS
39h 55mSFO-PMO
$840
6/28Fri
2 stopsAustrian Airlines
37h 00mSFO-PMO
$956
6/29Sat
2 stopsAustrian Airlines
49h 00mSFO-PMO
$957

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Palermo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Palermo that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/16Sun
multi-stop
26h 45mSFO-PMO
6/26Wed
multi-stop
20h 17mPMO-SFO
$1,242
6/16Sun
multi-stop
26h 45mSFO-PMO
6/26Wed
multi-stop
34h 45mPMO-SFO
$1,278
6/15Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
19h 25mSFO-PMO
6/30Sun
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
34h 05mPMO-SFO
$1,351
6/16Sun
multi-stopITA Airways
16h 15mSFO-PMO
6/26Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
15h 45mPMO-SFO
$1,746
6/15Sat
multi-stop
15h 30mSFO-PMO
6/30Sun
multi-stop
29h 40mPMO-SFO
$1,952
6/15Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 00mSFO-PMO
6/30Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
36h 25mPMO-SFO
$2,032
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 10mSFO-PMO
6/30Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
32h 02mPMO-SFO
$3,505

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