How to get from San Diego to Rome

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Minneapolis: about 16h 3m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, London, Detroit and Chicago. Two tickets from $508.

Flights from San Diego to Rome

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Minneapolis
16h 3m
two tickets, via Detroit
$508
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,372 mi (10,255 km)
fastest
Via Minneapolis
16h 3m
with the connection
San Diego to Minneapolis flight 3h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Rome flight 9h 25m
Via Los Angeles
16h 6m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Rome flight 12h
two ticketsfrom $865
Via London
United Kingdom
16h 15m
with the connection
San Diego to London flight 10h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Rome: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Rome flight 2h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,208
Via Detroit
16h 16m
with the connection
San Diego to Detroit flight 4h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Rome flight 8h 48m
two ticketsfrom $508
Via Chicago
16h 25m
with the connection
San Diego to Chicago flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Rome flight 9h 10m
two ticketsfrom $660

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Rome

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, August and September, +28° to +33° by day, sea +24° to +27°. In November it is +18° by day and +9° at night, sea +19°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+13° +5° +15° 10 days
Feb
+15° +5° +14° 7 days
Mar
+17° +7° +15° 10 days
Apr
+19° +9° +17° 11 days
May
+24° +13° +20° 12 days
Jun
+31° +19° +24° 6 days
Jul
+34° +22° +27° 3 days
Aug
+33° +21° +27° 7 days
Sep
+28° +17° +25° 8 days
Oct
+24° +14° +22° 10 days
Nov
+18° +9° +19° 12 days
Dec
+14° +6° +16° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Rome?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Minneapolis.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Rome?
Via Minneapolis: 3h 38m to the connection, 9h 25m after it, about 16h 3m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Rome with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Detroit from $508. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Rome?
Minneapolis (16h 3m total), Los Angeles (16h 6m total), London (16h 15m total), Detroit (16h 16m total) and Chicago (16h 25m total).
How far is Rome from San Diego?
6,372 mi (10,255 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.