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$288+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NAP
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/296:35 pmSAN - VCE
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/510:45 amVCE - SAN
2 stops19h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$432
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:10 pmSAN - VCE
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/91:15 pmVCE - SAN
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:10 pmSAN - VCE
1 stop28h 05mDelta
Tue 12/91:15 pmVCE - SAN
2 stops29h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/28$451
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/255:35 pmSAN - VCE
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Tue 12/24:55 pmVCE - SAN
1 stop31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:35 amSAN - VCE
2 stops17h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:55 amVCE - SAN
2 stops22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:00 amSAN - VCE
2 stops19h 55mDelta
Tue 11/111:15 pmVCE - SAN
1 stop19h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/26$460
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2312:40 pmSAN - VCE
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/98:00 amVCE - SAN
2 stops37h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/55:35 pmSAN - MXP
1 stop18h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/196:05 amMXP - SAN
1 stop18h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/95:35 pmSAN - LIN
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Tue 11/259:45 amLIN - SAN
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/28$476
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/105:35 pmSAN - NAP
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Wed 12/171:15 pmNAP - SAN
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$479
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Wed 10/296:35 pmSAN - VCE
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Fri 12/58:00 amVCE - SAN
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$480
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:10 pmSAN - MXP
2 stops54h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/181:05 pmMXP - SAN
2 stops31h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$482

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Italy

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Italy flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$433
(Air France)

One-way from

$288
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$762
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Italy that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Italy

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/25

5:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 12/2

4:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$454

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/4

10:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 11/11

1:15 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$460

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Sun 11/23

12:40 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$466

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$484

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$486

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/25

7:21 am-7:30 pm

2 stops27h 09m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 12/2

5:55 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops36h 54m

$487

San DiegoVenice

SAN - VCE

SANVCE

San Diego

Tue 11/25

5:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Venice Marco Polo

Tue 12/2

1:50 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 03m

$491

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Wed 12/3

7:05 am-7:30 am

1 stop15h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 12/9

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$497

San DiegoMilan

SAN - MXP

SANMXP

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:30 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/18

12:05 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$497

San DiegoTurin

SAN - TRN

SANTRN

San Diego

Wed 12/3

11:11 am-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 59m

Turin Citta Di Torino

Tue 12/9

9:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$510

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Italy

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Italy from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Italy

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Italy (average of $448). Flying from San Diego to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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 SAN to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Italy is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Italy?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Italy flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Italy. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Italy. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,481 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,995 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Italy?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Italy. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Italy?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Italy in 13h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa, Delta, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Italy is about 6173 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $369 on Scandinavian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $399 and SWISS from $438 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Italy?

    The most popular route from San Diego to Italy is San Diego - Rome Fiumicino. You may also consider San Diego - Milan Linate or San Diego - Milan Malpensa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Italy?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Italy?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Italy (average of $448). Flying from San Diego to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $598). 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 San Diego to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$500Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$511Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$564Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$605Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$610Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$654Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$779Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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