What is the cheapest way to get from California to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from California to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €300 - €550 and takes 19h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from California to Palermo is to fly which takes 17h 45m and costs €300 - €1100.

How far is it from California to Palermo?

The distance between California and Palermo is 10502 km.

How long does it take to get from California to Palermo?

It takes approximately 18h 13m to get from California to Palermo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between California and Palermo?

Palermo is 9h ahead of California. It is currently 4:40 PM in California and 1:40 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

California to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from California to Palermo by plane or bus

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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SFO - PMO
18h 13m
€342–617
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LAX - PMO
17h 45m
€302–1,017
Fly San Diego International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SAN - PMO
23h 5m
€455–1,110
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SFO - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
20h 27m
€369–1,027
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LAX - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
19h 59m
€309–517
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SNA - PMO
21h 11m
€319–1,112
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SMF - PMO
19h 40m
€415–1,209

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Distance: 10,502.1 km
Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 6 times a week.

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