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$308+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ROM
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap 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 February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/25:00 pm
SAN
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FCO
1 stop29h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 3/910:15 am
FCO
-
SAN
2 stops40h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$499
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/15:35 pm
SAN
-
FCO
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 3/77:05 pm
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop29h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/1$503
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/26:30 am
SAN
-
FCO
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:15 am
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop33h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$506
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:00 pm
SAN
-
FCO
1 stop34h 10m
KLM
Mon 3/168:25 pm
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop24h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/2$507
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sun 3/16:30 am
SAN
-
FCO
2 stops20h 55m
British Airways
Sat 3/78:30 pm
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop28h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 2/1$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 3/27:00 am
SAN
-
FCO
1 stop17h 45m
Delta
Mon 3/99:05 am
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/107:00 am
SAN
-
FCO
2 stops17h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 3/191:30 pm
FCO
-
SAN
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/127:50 pm
SAN
-
FCO
2 stops19h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 3/257:05 am
FCO
-
SAN
2 stops21h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$515
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/54:00 pm
SAN
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FCO
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/167:05 pm
FCO
-
SAN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/174:12 pm
SAN
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FCO
2 stops32h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2412:20 pm
FCO
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SAN
2 stops32h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$525

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$499
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$308
(eDestinos)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$581
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Rome (ROM) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Rome (ROM) flights.
From San Diego to Rome (ROM)
One-way flight from San Diego to Rome (ROM)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rome that are best for you.

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Rome

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Price

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop29h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Mon 3/9

10:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$499

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 3/13

9:05 am-8:36 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$509

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Fri 3/13

6:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$511

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Thu 3/12

7:50 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/25

7:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$515

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Mon 3/9

11:57 am-12:40 pm

2 stops16h 43m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$616

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

3:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 3/31

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

$622

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop17h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$624

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Sun 3/22

10:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 4/2

9:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$634

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Fri 4/17

1:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 5/6

2:20 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$704

San DiegoRome

SAN - FCO

SANFCO

San Diego

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-7:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 3/1

1:45 pm-12:29 am

2 stops19h 44m

$708

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rome flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 January 30, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $475). 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.

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.

Atlanta (ATL) – 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.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $570.

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 Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 19m.

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 February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

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 9 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 17h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, KLM, 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 Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Rome, with prices starting at $498. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $498 and $500, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Rome for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $243 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $360 and United Airlines from $431 one-way.

  • 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 $33 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rome (average of $475). 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 9 airlines flying from San Diego to Rome

Discover the top 9 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$498Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$498Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$500Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$505Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$562Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$563Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$641Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$672Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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