Rome

$256+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rome (ROM)

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ROM
oct. 11 — oct. 181
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Rome with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Rome are usually found in November or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rome

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rome (ROM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$567
(Expedia)

One-way from

$256
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$896
From San Diego to Rome (ROM)
One-way flight from San Diego to Rome (ROM)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from San Diego to Rome

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rome
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rome. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mar. 12/27:42 amSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 48mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/1512:20 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$570
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
dom. 11/25:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
mar. 11/187:05 amFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 9/9$571
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/296:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
mar. 11/117:00 amFCO - SAN
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 9/10$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mar. 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
mar. 1/2710:30 amFCO - SAN
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 10/293:59 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops19h 46mDelta
mar. 11/119:20 amFCO - SAN
1 stop23h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/11$574
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 11/194:01 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops21h 59mLufthansa
mié. 12/37:00 amFCO - SAN
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 9/10$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
dom. 10/266:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/57:05 amFCO - SAN
2 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 10/266:15 amSAN - FCO
2 stops21h 30mDelta
mié. 11/59:20 amFCO - SAN
2 stops22h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/11$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 10/2912:43 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops21h 32mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/117:05 amFCO - SAN
2 stops23h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 11/268:30 amSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/712:45 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops40h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$582
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/55:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
lun. 11/107:05 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 9/11$584

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rome 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rome that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Rome

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 3/4

5:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

vie. 3/13

7:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$569

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 3/4

5:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

vie. 3/13

12:15 pm-11:38 am

2 stops31h 23m

$571

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mar. 3/3

5:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 3/9

7:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$571

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 10/29

9:45 am-11:45 am

2 stops18h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 11/11

9:20 am-11:47 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$574

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mar. 12/9

5:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

vie. 12/19

12:45 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops42h 11m

$579

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

dom. 10/26

6:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops21h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

mié. 11/5

9:20 am-11:14 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$579

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 10/29

12:43 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 11/11

7:05 am-8:48 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$581

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 11/19

7:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

mié. 12/3

7:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$586

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

lun. 2/16

9:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

dom. 3/1

1:15 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops37h 34m

$588

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

jue. 12/4

10:52 am-8:30 am

2 stops36h 38m

Rome Fiumicino

jue. 12/11

10:55 am-11:38 am

1 stop33h 43m

$597

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rome

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rome from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rome

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Rome?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Rome. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Rome is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $644). Flying from San Diego to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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 ROM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Rome. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Rome 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 3% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Rome flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rome?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Rome?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Rome chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Rome on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to Rome?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Diego to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $755.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Rome?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Rome, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Rome?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Rome, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rome

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rome. 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 Rome. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Rome to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Rome. 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 Rome?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rome from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rome should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Rome from 10 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Rome in 15h 40m. Fly via Lufthansa, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. San Diego and Rome are separated by a distance of 6365 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Rome round-trip?

    Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at $500. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Scandinavian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $562 and $562, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Rome for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Rome?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $41 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion are currently the most popular points of interest in Dallas at the moment. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium and Dos Equis Pavilion are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $50 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Rome flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $644). Flying from San Diego to Rome in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,133). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Rome?

Book flights to Rome if you plan to visit one of these locations
Fiumicino
Gaeta
Montepulciano
Santa Marinella

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from San Diego to Rome

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Rome. 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$500Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$562Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$596Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$605Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$608Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$627Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$779Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.