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How to get fromSan Francisco to Cataniaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Catania by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SFO - CTA
    16h 57m
    €239–661

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane OAK - CTA
    19h 1m
    €244–857

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SJC - CTA
    20h 46m
    €301–863

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SFO - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    21h 25m
    €386–1,138

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SFO - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    21h 52m
    €281–758

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,616 km
  • Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Catania, Italy?

Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily.

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