Travelling from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
San Diego is eight hours behind Rome. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Rome to SAN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Rome to SAN that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and SAN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to SAN flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider booking a hotel near SAN if you have a late flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across San Diego and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rome to San Diego International Airport flight.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
The centre of San Diego is around 3 kilometres from San Diego International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to San Diego International Airport is R 5,733. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,266. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rome to SAN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Rome to San Diego International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN). July is the peak month for travel to San Diego. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Rome to SAN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to San Diego International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about San Diego
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Diego right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are must-do's during your San Diego adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for Long Beach, about 145 kilometres north-west of San Diego. SkyThrills! - Fly a Real Fighter Aircraft & Become A Fighter Pilot For A Day! Long Beach, CA, Queen Mary and The Queen Mary are among its highlights.