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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 11
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5:35 pm - 10:50 pmSAN-FCO
20h 15m2 stops
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7:00 am - 7:54 pmFCO-SAN
21h 54m2 stops
$583Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 11
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4:01 pm - 7:25 pmSAN-FCO
19h 24m2 stops
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2:50 pm - 10:20 pmFCO-SAN
40h 30m2 stops
$584SWISS
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 19
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5:35 pm - 11:00 pmSAN-FCO
20h 25m1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:45 pmFCO-SAN
17h 45m1 stop
$588Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 25
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12:45 pm - 8:55 amSAN-FCO
59h 10m2 stops
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7:00 am - 3:45 pmFCO-SAN
17h 45m1 stop
$589Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 20
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5:35 pm - 6:15 pmSAN-FCO
15h 40m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:45 pmFCO-SAN
17h 45m1 stop
$590Lufthansa
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 17
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10:00 pm - 8:30 amSAN-FCO
25h 30m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 3:45 pmFCO-SAN
36h 25m1 stop
$596United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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5:35 pm - 11:00 pmSAN-FCO
20h 25m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:45 pmFCO-SAN
17h 45m1 stop
$598United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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10:10 am - 7:45 pmSAN-FCO
24h 35m2 stops
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6:10 am - 1:05 pmFCO-SAN
14h 55m1 stop
$599Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 19
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10:47 am - 10:45 amSAN-FCO
14h 58m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 11:59 pmFCO-SAN
19h 49m1 stop
$605Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 24
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1:15 pm - 7:05 amSAN-FCO
32h 50m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 11:47 pmFCO-SAN
20h 47m1 stop
$650Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Rome flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Rome? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Rome 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 Rome. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport, 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport is January, where tickets cost $686 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,288 and $1,237 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

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 Rome Fiumicino Airport, 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$241
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Rome

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Rome based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Rome flights

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from San Diego to Rome?

    Flights from San Diego to Rome include at least one stop en route. On average, around 2,419 kg of carbon is emitted on these flights. KLM, Delta, and ITA airways are the three most sustainable airlines with flights from San Diego to Rome. These airlines emit 38%, 38%, and 34% less carbon than their counterparts operating on this route, respectively.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through San Diego International Airport?

    Yes, pets and service animals are allowed to fly through SAN. However, pets will be required to stick to TSA’s policies, including remaining crated while in the airport. The only exception to this rule is when using pet relief areas and clearing with security. SAN has taken steps to provide at least seven pet relief areas to accommodate their furry passengers. Six of these areas are outside the terminals, and the only post-security pet relief area is in Terminal 2.

  • Does Leonardo da Vinci International Airport have an airport hotel?

    Yes, you’re welcome to book a stay at HelloSky or the Hilton Rome Airport. HelloSky is more of a rest zone and offers simple rooms that can be booked in 3-6h time slots. You can book your place at the Hilton Rome Airport for overnight stays. It is within airport grounds, a five-minute walk away. It is connected to the upper levels of Terminals 1–3 using a moving walkway. HelloSky is also within the airport. It’s located landside in front of Terminals 1 and 3 by a covered walkway.

  • What are the transport options from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to downtown Rome?

    FCO is well-connected to downtown, and you can take the bus, which you can book at the ground transportation desk. The other option is taking the train, which is great since Trenitalia operates high-speed services between the airport and central Rome. Trains depart every 30min and every 15min during peak hours. The FCO train station is located near the Arrivals and Departures terminals. Official city taxis are available at the airport, and car rentals, with Avis, Europcar, SIXT, Hertz, and more, have their counters at FCO.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport was $241 for a one-way ticket and $583 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Rome?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rome from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Rome?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Rome?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Rome, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rome from San Diego?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Rome.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Rome, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Rome are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,002 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $791 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Rome.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rome from San Diego 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 Rome?

    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 to Rome with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and FCO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Rome from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Rome Fiumicino Airport

  • Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is a large airport with four terminals, Terminals 1-4. Expect a decent amount of walking, but you can take the inter-terminal shuttle for those looking for a quicker option. The free shuttle runs between the terminals, airport parking lots, and the cargo area and must be requested via intercom.
  • If you're just arriving in Rome and need some help planning a last-minute trip, you can find travel agencies at Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Punto del Mondo travel agency in the Arrivals Hall should render some assistance on the best sights to visit in Rome.
  • Regardless of the class you’re flying, you can access the lounges at FCO by paying at the door. Plaza Premium Lounge, Prima Vista Lounge, Casa Alitalia, and HelloSky operate the lounges at FCO, and several are spread across the four terminals, each accessible by purchasable lounge passes or paying at the door.
  • Passengers with limited mobility are well taken care of at FCO. They have lounges in all terminals, accessible restrooms, reserved parking spaces, and step-free access to all airport areas. The ADR assistance also offers onsite assistance to passengers who might need it.
  • FCO is a family-friendly airport, and they have several family services available. They offer dedicated family washrooms with baby care facilities, nurseries with cots and changing mats, and a children’s play area where your kids can burn off that extra energy.

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

 
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7.3Food
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Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

6.0 GoodFernando, Oct 2025SAN - ATL
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Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

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

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

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.

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

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

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.

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!!!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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?

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.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

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.

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