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How to get fromSan Diego to Palermoby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Palermo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SAN - PMO
    15h 58m
    €434–1,164

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SAN - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    18h 58m
    €339–1,115

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LAX - PMO
    20h 53m
    €465–740

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,634.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Palermo, Italy?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily.

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