Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Venice: what you need to know
Venice is nine hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Venice observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to Venice flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from SFO to Venice. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
SFO is around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Venice
263 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Venice flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 498 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SFO to Venice. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The distance from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near VCE if you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks before your flight from SFO to Venice can help you get the best possible rate.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Venice is roughly 32 kilometres from Venice Treviso Airport (TSF).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near TSF. Settle in and get cosy after your SFO to Venice flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TSF one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Venice
June is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Venice. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Venice in December.
Book a San Francisco International Airport to Venice plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to Venice in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
More about Venice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Venice right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Saint Mark's Basilica, Canal Grande and St. Mark's Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Venice itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Venice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south of Venice, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.