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$296+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ROM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Rome are usually found in November or October, booked 86 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$547
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$296
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$762
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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 October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2712:20 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop36h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$547
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:42 amSAN - FCO
1 stop15h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1110:55 amFCO - SAN
1 stop33h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:30 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/810:55 amFCO - SAN
1 stop33h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$552
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:40 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Thu 12/1110:55 amFCO - SAN
1 stop33h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$553
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.
Sat 11/296:24 amSAN - FCO
1 stop19h 06mDelta
Sun 12/712:40 pmFCO - SAN
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/28$555
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:51 amSAN - FCO
2 stops23h 34mSWISS
Wed 12/109:35 amFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 13mSWISS
Deal found 10/28$557
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:45 amSAN - FCO
2 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Wed 12/31:10 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$560
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:45 amSAN - FCO
2 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Sat 12/610:55 amFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$562
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:40 pmSAN - FCO
2 stops35h 15mAir Canada
Sat 12/610:55 amFCO - SAN
2 stops20h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$564
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:51 amSAN - FCO
2 stops19h 09mSWISS
Tue 11/118:15 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops33h 33mSWISS
Deal found 10/28$584
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/185:35 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/251:05 pmFCO - SAN
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$590
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:00 pmSAN - FCO
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/47:00 amFCO - SAN
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$593

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 October 29, 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

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 12/13

10:55 am-11:53 am

1 stop33h 58m

$551

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Sat 1/31

8:10 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 20m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops19h 45m

$552

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 12/16

7:05 am-11:42 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$552

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 12/1

10:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop24h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 12/8

10:55 am-11:53 am

1 stop33h 58m

$552

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 12/17

12:20 pm-12:15 am

2 stops20h 55m

$553

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Thu 2/12

9:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop14h 35m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/17

1:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$555

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Fri 1/16

11:10 am-1:25 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 1/23

1:35 pm-12:15 am

2 stops19h 40m

$559

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Sun 2/15

2:10 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 2/24

7:05 am-8:49 pm

3 stops22h 44m

$560

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 12/19

11:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$605

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Tue 11/4

1:37 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops39h 53m

$352

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Rome

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rome in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rome flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rome flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rome flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rome flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Rome flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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
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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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Rome is 86 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $486). Flying from San Diego to Rome 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 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 October 29, 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% 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 Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 50% 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 25m.

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 1h 30m.

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 October 29, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,541 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,487 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 14h 55m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or KLM 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 United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $562 and $572, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Rome for 45% 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.

  • 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 $28 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 Dallas 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $486). Flying from San Diego to Rome 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 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$500Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$605Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$605Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$610Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$627Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$707Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$779Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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