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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Palermo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SFO - PMO
    17h 40m
    €262–716

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane OAK - PMO
    20h 14m
    €277–962

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palermo 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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SJC - PMO
    22h 9m
    €334–868

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SFO - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    20h 27m
    €370–1,138

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,486 km
  • Duration: 17h 40m

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

ITA Airways, Air France, and seven other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) twice daily.

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