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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Italy

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Milan
Milan2 stops$537
Florence
Florence1 stop$597
Naples
Naples1 stop$567
Palermo
Palermo2 stops$781
Catania
Catania2 stops$701
Bologna
Bologna1 stop$541
Bari
Bari2 stops$762
Olbia
Olbia1 stop$918
Pisa
Pisa1 stop$650
Cagliari
Cagliari2 stops$919
Turin
Turin2 stops$816
Verona
Verona2 stops$663
Trieste
Trieste2 stops$632
Milan
Milan2 stops$537
Florence
Florence1 stop$597
Naples
Naples1 stop$567
Palermo
Palermo2 stops$781
Catania
Catania2 stops$701
Bologna
Bologna1 stop$541
Bari
Bari2 stops$762
Olbia
Olbia1 stop$918
Pisa
Pisa1 stop$650
Cagliari
Cagliari2 stops$919
Turin
Turin2 stops$816
Verona
Verona2 stops$663
Trieste
Trieste2 stops$632

Book Cheap San Diego to Italy Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Italy that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Italy

Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:30 pm - 9:55 amSAN-MXP
26h 25m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 11:38 amMXP-SAN
31h 33m2 stops
$537Air Canada
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:30 pm - 9:55 amSAN-MXP
26h 25m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 11:38 amMXP-SAN
31h 33m2 stops
$540Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Dec 11
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7:50 pm - 11:45 pmSAN-BLQ
18h 55m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 4:10 pmBLQ-SAN
30h 20m1 stop
$544British Airways
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Wed, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 9
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6:00 pm - 10:50 pmSAN-BLQ
19h 50m1 stop
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7:35 am - 4:10 pmBLQ-SAN
17h 35m1 stop
$548British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
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6:35 pm - 5:25 pmSAN-NAP
14h 50m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 3:45 pmNAP-SAN
30h 30m1 stop
$567Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmSAN-MXP
21h 05m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:20 pmMXP-SAN
16h 15m1 stop
$579United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Dec 4
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:55 amSAN-VCE
18h 10m2 stops
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11:05 am - 10:30 pmVCE-SAN
20h 25m2 stops
$581United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Dec 5
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6:35 pm - 4:15 pmSAN-VCE
13h 40m1 stop
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6:45 am - 5:24 pmVCE-SAN
19h 39m2 stops
$592Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:10 pm - 7:05 amSAN-FCO
23h 55m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 11:41 pmFCO-SAN
20h 41m1 stop
$615Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-FCO
21h 46m2 stops
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9:20 am - 11:41 pmFCO-SAN
23h 21m1 stop
$634Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Italy flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Italy to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Italy, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Italy is November, when tickets cost $768 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,270 and $1,168 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Italy?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Italy clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Italy on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Italy. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Italy?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Italy, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Italy, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$269
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Milan Malpensa Airport

FAQs - booking Italy flights

  • Does a U.S. passport holder need a visa to travel to Italy from San Diego?

    As a U.S. passport holder, you can travel to Italy without a visa as long as your visit is for less than 90 days. Nonetheless, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Italy. You need at least two blank pages on your passport for a stamp that indicates your legal presence in Italy.

  • Are there direct flights to Italy from San Diego?

    Most flights to Italy require a changeover in cities in the U.S. like Chicago and New York or Europe such as London and Amsterdam. There are only connecting flights to all airports in Italy.

  • Which Italy airport is close to Vatican City?

    Vatican City in Rome is serviced by two international airports, Ciampino Airport (CIA) and Fiumicino Airport, the main airport in Rome. Fiumicino is the larger and busier of the two where most airlines will land, but it is further from Vatican City, taking at least 40 minutes to drive. On the other hand, Ciampino is the smallest serving budget airline like EasyJet, but it is the closest to Vatican City.

  • Does San Diego International Airport have a lounge?

    The trip to Italy is a long one. It would help if you had all the rest and preparation you can get. At the Aspire Lounge in San Diego Airport Terminal 2, you can have your rest, take a shower at the shower facilities and chill while you wait to board the plane.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Italy?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Italy.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Italy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to Italy is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Italy?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Diego to Italy with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Italy?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Diego to Italy up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Italy?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Italy is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,095 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Italy is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,124.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Italy

  • When flying to Italy, the airport you will land at depends on which city you intend to visit. Italy has nine major international airports located throughout the country and serving major cities. For instance, if you're traveling to Rome, you'll land at Fiumicino Airport (FCO), and if you're visiting Florence, it's better to fly to Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA).
  • Every city in Italy has an attraction worth visiting. The historical city of Pompeii is on the country's southern coast, Florence is at the center of the city, and Milan is in Northern Italy. You'll need domestic flights if you want to visit all these places. You can start from the capital, Rome's Fiumicino Airport, and connect your way to other places.
  • A flight from San Diego to a city like Rome in Italy is roughly 14 hours. Such a long flight can take a toll on the body. You can visit the spa while waiting for your flight at San Diego International Airport. A quick chair or table massage is a great way to calm your body as you wait.
  • If you're traveling to the shopping capital of Italy, Milan in northern Italy, you can fly to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) or Milan Linate (LIN) which is closer to the city. However, LIN airport serves domestic flights so you can only fly there from another Italian city.
  • Art is therapeutic and has a calming effect on the body and mind. While waiting for your flight to Italy, notice the art around the airport. The airport has temporary exhibitions and a collection of permanent artwork for you to enjoy.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Italy

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Italy? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7982 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

4.0 OkayMrs., Jul 2025LAX - RDU
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Boarding market okay just because of the delay we had, but not related to the crew in any way…

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

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