Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bologna from £243

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3 stops
Wed, Feb 18
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£243
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 18
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£263
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 18
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£267
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1 stop
Thu, Feb 19
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£369
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1 stop
Wed, Feb 18
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£377
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Wed, Feb 25
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£549
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Wed, Feb 25
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£566
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Wed, Feb 25
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£574
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Wed, Feb 25
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£590
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£624
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Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
San Francisco SFOBologna BLQ
£644
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How much do flights to Bologna cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£243

Cheapest round-trip

£549

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Bologna airport to the city center

The fastest option is the Marconi Express monorail, while budget travelers often choose the Aerobus shuttle

Bologna is served by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), located approximately 6 km northwest of the city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and convenient. Transport options include the Marconi Express monorail, Aerobus shuttle, local buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 7 to 25 minutes depending on the mode of transport and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

7 min

€11 (single ticket; return €20)

every 7–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central station

20-30 min

€7 (single ticket; return €12)

every 11–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget option to station

25-40 min

€1.50-€2 (standard urban fare)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

cheapest public transport

15-25 min

€18-€25 (fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€15-€30 (varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€35-€60 (pre-booked; price per vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

€30-€80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Marconi Express monorail connects the airport directly to Bologna Centrale railway station in just 7 minutes.
  • Taxis operate with a fixed fare from the airport to the city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Bologna has a limited traffic zone (ZTL) in the historic center; rental car drivers should check access rules.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bologna

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
Average flights per week
398
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Cinque Terre - Piazza Del Campo, Siena - Piazza San Marco - San Gimignano - Uffizi Gallery

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Bologna

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bologna

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C1°C
February10°C2°C
March14°C5°C
April18°C8°C
May22°C12°C
June28°C16°C
July32°C19°C
August32°C19°C
September26°C16°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C7°C
December9°C3°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
285
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
88%
10°C8°C
15 Feb
89%
8°C3°C
Monday
9 Feb
89%
9°C7°C
16 Feb
85%
6°C2°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
11°C7°C
17 Feb
8°C3°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
82%
8°C6°C
18 Feb
6°C3°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
7°C6°C
19 Feb
87%
6°C5°C
Friday
13 Feb
12°C5°C
20 Feb
86%
8°C4°C
Saturday
14 Feb
84%
9°C5°C
21 Feb
9°C1°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. San Francisco and Bologna have 398 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bologna, consider visiting Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Cinque Terre, Piazza Del Campo, Siena, Piazza San Marco, San Gimignano, and Uffizi Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bologna?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bologna and London, Tirana, Chișinău, Bucharest, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Warsaw, Sofia, Manchester, Birmingham, Kraków, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Athens, Timișoara, Lisbon, Belgrade, Catania.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Bologna?
The main airport in Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Linate, Verona Villafranca, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Bologna?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Bologna with Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Bologna?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Bologna, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Bologna?
Traveling between San Francisco and Bologna, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Bologna?
There are a number of airports in and around Bologna. The main one is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Linate, Verona Villafranca, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Bologna depart?
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