San Francisco to Venezia (VE) (SFO–VCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 53m DELHNZ AZDELG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Venezia (VE) flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 59m SK D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Venezia (VE) flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 15m KLUA G3GAKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Venezia (VE) flights
LHR London 13h 30m ACAYBA BAJL London (LHR) to Venezia (VE) flights
MUC Munich 13h 33m HRNLHNZ AZENNH Munich (MUC) to Venezia (VE) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 40m AFKLLX AFG3KE Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Venezia (VE) flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 3m LXUA AZCXLX Zurich (ZRH) to Venezia (VE) flights
FCO Rome 14h 5m AZEYUA ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Venezia (VE) flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 14m ACEJANZ ACLXOS Toronto (YYZ) to Venezia (VE) flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 24m UA FRIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Venezia (VE) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Venezia (VE)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and VCE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to VCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,268
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → VCE
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
VCE → SFO
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Venezia (VE) from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Metric SFO→VCE SJC→VCE
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Venezia (VE) is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · VCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Venezia (VE).
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Italy is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), or any Italian airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Italy's high-speed rail network connects Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes, Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes, and Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes on Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo NTV trains. Book early for the best fares: Rome to Florence starts at EUR 19 ($20.50) on Italo if purchased 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Vatican City and San Marino, both independent microstates within Italy, require no separate visa.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Rome run about 8 hours 30 minutes on ITA Airways, Delta, and United. Newark, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service to Italian cities. Italy uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses, though small shops and trattorias may prefer cash for amounts under EUR 10. Rome's metro has 3 lines: single tickets cost EUR 1.50 ($1.62). A 7-day Roma Pass costs EUR 38.50 and includes unlimited transit plus museum discounts. A proper Italian lunch (primo, secondo, contorno, and house wine) at a neighborhood trattoria runs EUR 15 to EUR 25 ($16 to $27).

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–VCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Venezia (VE) route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: VCE
IATA / ICAOVCE / LIPZ
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation7 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to VCE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Copenhagen Kastrup and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VCE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Venezia (VE) is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from VCE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Copenhagen Kastrup and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).