Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave plenty of time to make your SFO to VCE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and VCE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,276 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,087. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to VCE, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to VCE.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Grab a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car and explore Venice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Italy Car Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
From Venice Marco Polo Airport, Venice is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Venice in January.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Venice, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to VCE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Venice, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Rome to check off its top sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kilometres west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
