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$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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ROM
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Rome are usually found in February or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$565
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,078
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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 julio 30, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1012:25 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
jue. 9/182:30 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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. 9/2412:25 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/157:10 amFCO - SAN
2 stops19h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$566
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/144:07 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops18h 13mSWISS
mar. 10/289:35 amFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/30$567
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
lun. 9/226:20 amSAN - FCO
2 stops19h 45mDelta
mar. 10/710:10 amFCO - SAN
1 stop19h 37mDelta
Deal found 7/29$571
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/76:22 amSAN - FCO
1 stop19h 58mIberia
jue. 9/1812:00 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 58mIberia
Deal found 7/29$575
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lun. 8/1110:45 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops31h 15mBritish Airways
mié. 8/209:00 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops31h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$576
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/74:07 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/138:10 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$587
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/195:15 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
lun. 9/16:55 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop29h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$599

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rome that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Rome

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 9/10

12:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

jue. 9/18

2:30 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$565

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 9/24

12:25 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

mié. 10/15

7:10 am-5:18 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$566

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mar. 10/14

4:07 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 10/28

9:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$567

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

lun. 9/22

6:20 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

mar. 10/7

10:10 am-8:47 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$571

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

dom. 9/7

6:22 am-11:20 am

1 stop19h 58m

Rome Fiumicino

jue. 9/18

12:00 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops20h 58m

$575

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

lun. 8/11

10:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

mié. 8/20

9:00 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$576

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

lun. 8/25

8:10 am-12:30 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 9/1

12:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$582

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mar. 8/19

5:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Rome Fiumicino

lun. 9/1

6:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$599

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mié. 10/15

12:18 pm-11:35 pm

3 stops26h 17m

$256

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

mar. 10/21

8:10 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 05m

$370

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rome

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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 July 25, 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 $1,138). 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 julio 30, 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 julio 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS, and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,859 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 11 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at $565. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at $566 and $568, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Rome for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    San Diego to Rome flights have a layover in London most of the time. San Diego to Rome flights stop in Dallas the next most.

  • 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 $50 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 $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    San Diego to Rome flights have a layover in Munich the least frequently.

  • 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 $1,138). 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 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$543Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$562Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$584Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$604Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$605Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$605Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$618Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$631Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$698Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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