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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$749
Florence
Florence2 stops$786
Naples
Naples1 stop$758
Palermo
Palermo2 stops$779
Catania
Catania2 stops$871
Bari
Bari1 stop$876
Bologna
Bologna2 stops$793
Olbia
Olbia2 stops$817
Pisa
Pisa1 stop$754
Cagliari
Cagliari1 stop$4,918
Turin
Turin2 stops$891
Verona
Verona2 stops$960
Trieste
Trieste2 stops$1,262
Milan
Milan2 stops$749
Florence
Florence2 stops$786
Naples
Naples1 stop$758
Palermo
Palermo2 stops$779
Catania
Catania2 stops$871
Bari
Bari1 stop$876
Bologna
Bologna2 stops$793
Olbia
Olbia2 stops$817
Pisa
Pisa1 stop$754
Cagliari
Cagliari1 stop$4,918
Turin
Turin2 stops$891
Verona
Verona2 stops$960
Trieste
Trieste2 stops$1,262

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Italy

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 2
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:10 pm
SAN
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MXP
27h 10m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 11:43 pm
MXP
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SAN
21h 18m
2 stops
$749Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 18
British Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 8:00 pm
SAN
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PSA
18h 15m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 2:55 pm
PSA
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SAN
29h 25m
1 stop
$754British Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 9:40 am
SAN
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NAP
28h 59m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:25 pm
NAP
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SAN
35h 15m
1 stop
$768United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:40 am
SAN
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NAP
34h 16m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:25 pm
NAP
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SAN
35h 15m
1 stop
$769United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Lufthansa Logo
2:24 pm - 6:35 pm
SAN
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NAP
19h 11m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:10 pm - 3:25 pm
NAP
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SAN
35h 15m
1 stop
$773Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 5
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 4:45 pm
SAN
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NAP
14h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 pm - 3:45 pm
NAP
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SAN
30h 30m
1 stop
$807Lufthansa
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
7:59 am - 8:55 am
SAN
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VCE
15h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
VCE
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SAN
14h 50m
1 stop
$823Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 8
KLM Logo
7:25 am - 9:00 am
SAN
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OLB
16h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
11:20 am - 11:43 pm
OLB
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SAN
21h 23m
1 stop
$848KLM
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:20 am
SAN
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LIN
20h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 11:50 am
LIN
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SAN
22h 25m
1 stop
$867Delta
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 30
KLM Logo
7:00 am - 9:00 am
SAN
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OLB
17h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:15 am - 11:50 am
OLB
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SAN
35h 35m
1 stop
$935KLM
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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 December, when tickets cost $362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,181 and $608 respectively.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$368
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Naples

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.

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 8452 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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