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$226+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NAP
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
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 December 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/95:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/169:50 amMXP - LAX
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/8$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:05 pmMXP - LAX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/95:30 pmLAX - LIN
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Tue 12/169:45 amLIN - LAX
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/8$454
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/305:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/139:45 amMXP - LAX
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$469
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Wed 12/105:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Tue 12/169:50 amMXP - LAX
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:05 pmMXP - LAX
3 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/131:05 pmMXP - SFO
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$473
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Wed 1/146:55 amMXP - LAX
2 stops17h 01mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$475
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/105:30 pmLAX - LIN
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Tue 12/169:45 amLIN - LAX
1 stop14h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/9$476
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/95:25 pmSFO - MXP
2 stops31h 25mSWISS
Tue 12/1610:40 amMXP - SFO
1 stop14h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/8$478
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Tue 12/97:00 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/176:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$481
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Wed 12/105:30 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:05 pmMXP - LAX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$482

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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$442
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$226
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$785

Good round-trip deal

$641 or less

Good one-way deal

$516 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Italy that are best for you.

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Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

1:37 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops20h 33m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 3/16

11:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$445

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

11:14 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 3/19

9:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$445

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

11:14 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 3/14

11:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$445

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

5:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops19h 55m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 1/15

1:05 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$474

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

7:01 am-9:55 am

2 stops17h 54m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 1/29

1:05 pm-9:16 pm

3 stops41h 11m

$474

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

5:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 1/22

1:05 pm-9:16 pm

3 stops41h 11m

$474

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

6:25 am-10:25 am

2 stops19h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 1/31

9:15 am-11:21 pm

2 stops23h 06m

$475

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

1:08 pm-8:25 am

2 stops34h 17m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 3/10

11:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$475

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:03 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 1/23

9:15 am-11:04 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$475

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

11:02 am-4:40 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 1/30

1:05 pm-3:18 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$478

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Best time to book a flight from California to Italy

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Italy from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $318). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 December 9, 2025.

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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Italy?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Italy. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Italy flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 55m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Italy is about 5954 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 $95 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $97 and American Airlines from $99 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 $318). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$5Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$254Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$289Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$312Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
CondorCheapest$320Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$364Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$378Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$382Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$404Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$430Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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