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$285+ Cheap flights from California to Italy

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NAP
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Italy

Cheapest flights from California to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/114:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/248:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$465
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/244:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/238:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$466
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/58:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$467
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/234:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/48:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$468
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/304:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/149:20 am
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$470
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/164:40 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/18:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$473
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/208:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$476
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/314:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/128:40 pm
MXP
-
SFO
2 stops27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/314:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/118:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$478
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:45 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop30h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 4/268:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$482
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/144:40 pm
SFO
-
MXP
1 stop17h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/18:00 pm
MXP
-
SFO
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$485
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:10 pm
LAX
-
MXP
1 stop34h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/2511:25 am
MXP
-
LAX
1 stop14h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$507

Find flight deals from California to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$285
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$661

Good round-trip deal

$631 or less

Good one-way deal

$506 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Italy that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Italy that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 5/20

8:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$601

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$627

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

3:15 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 4/24

2:15 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$641

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

12:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 4/24

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$642

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - LIN

LAXLIN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

3:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Linate

Tue 5/12

6:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$647

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - LIN

LAXLIN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Milan Linate

Thu 4/23

6:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$647

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - LIN

SFOLIN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

8:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Milan Linate

Wed 5/6

6:40 am-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$648

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - LIN

LAXLIN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Milan Linate

Tue 10/20

6:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 10m

$648

Los AngelesRome

LAX - FCO

LAXFCO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 4/28

10:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$651

San FranciscoRome

SFO - FCO

SFOFCO

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

11:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 5/28

7:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$653

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Best time to book a flight from California to Italy

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Italy

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Italy?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Italy (average of $293). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 20, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Italy in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Italy. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Italy?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Italy in 18h 25m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Italy is about 6021 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Italy one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $179 on Norse Atlantic Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $187 and LEVEL from $216 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Italy that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Italy flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Italy?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Italy?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Italy by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Italy?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Italy (average of $293). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Italy. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$280Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LEVELCheapest$283Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$289Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$312Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
FinnairCheapest$362Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$363Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$382Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$385Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$394Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$401Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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