San Jose to Palermo (SJC–PMO) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJC–PMO had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,484 miles in 13h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Palermo from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→PMO | SFO→PMO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 13h 50m | 11h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · PMO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Palermo.
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SJC–PMO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to PMO
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
SJC to PMO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to PMO is about 13 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,484 miles (10,434 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).