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2 stops
Tue, Oct 20
San Francisco SFOCatania CTA
£294
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Mon, Oct 19
San Francisco SFOCatania CTA
£296
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Tue, Oct 20
San Francisco SFOCatania CTA
£308
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Wed, Oct 21
San Francisco SFOCatania CTA
£314
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Mon, Oct 19
San Francisco SFOCatania CTA
£316
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Sat, Oct 24
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
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Sun, Oct 18 – Thu, Oct 22
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Fri, Oct 23 – Tue, Oct 27
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£767
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How much do flights to Catania cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£294

Cheapest round-trip

£621

Average round-trip

£830

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Catania airport to the city center

The fastest option is the Alibus shuttle, while budget travelers often choose city buses or shared transfers.

Catania is served by Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), located approximately 7 km southwest of the city center. As Sicily's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center options including dedicated shuttle buses, city buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Alibus shuttle provides the most direct connection to Catania Centrale railway station and the historic center, while taxis offer door-to-door convenience. Journey times are generally short due to the airport's proximity, though traffic conditions can affect travel times, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15-25 min

€4; single ticket; valid 90 minutes

every 20–25 min (traffic dependent)

direct to train station

25-40 min

€1 – €2; standard urban fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

€20 – €30; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

€15 – €25; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

10-20 min

€35 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-20 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.
  • Taxis have fixed fares to the city center; confirm the price before departure.
  • Alibus tickets can be purchased on board, at the airport, or via the AMT app.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Catania

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Catania–Fontanarossa
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Catania

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Norse Atlantic AirwaysNBTN0No
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Catania

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February15°C7°C
March17°C8°C
April20°C11°C
May24°C15°C
June29°C20°C
July33°C23°C
August33°C24°C
September29°C21°C
October24°C17°C
November19°C13°C
December16°C9°C
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Coldest month
7°C
February
Sunny days
309
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
26°C17°C
18 Oct
86%
20°C17°C
Monday
12 Oct
61%
26°C18°C
19 Oct
87%
21°C17°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
57%
23°C18°C
20 Oct
73%
23°C18°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
23°C16°C
21 Oct
39%
26°C19°C
Thursday
15 Oct
23°C15°C
22 Oct
29°C19°C
Friday
16 Oct
24°C16°C
23 Oct
25°C20°C
Saturday
17 Oct
40%
21°C16°C
24 Oct
62%
25°C21°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, TAP Portugal, Norse Atlantic Airways, and easyJet. San Francisco and Catania have 400 direct flights per week.

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 Catania?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Catania and London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Malta, Tirana, Milan, Prague, New York, Venice, Rome, Warsaw, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Bucharest, Sofia, Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen.

What airports are near San Francisco?

The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional.

What airports are near Catania?

The main airport in Catania is Catania–Fontanarossa. It is also served by Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Falcone–Borsellino, Reggio Calabria, Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani–Birgi, Comiso.

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Catania?

Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Catania with Ryanair, JetBlue Airways, TAP Portugal, Norse Atlantic Airways, easyJet.

When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Catania?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Catania, 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 Catania?

Traveling between San Francisco and Catania, 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, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional

How many airports are there near Catania?

There are a number of airports in and around Catania. The main one is Catania–Fontanarossa and other nearby airports include Malta International, Catania–Fontanarossa, Falcone–Borsellino, Reggio Calabria, Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani–Birgi, Comiso.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Catania depart?

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What time do flights between San Francisco and Catania depart?

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