Travelling from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
San Diego is 8 hours behind Rome. San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Rome to SAN.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Rome to SAN leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of Rome, FCO is approximately 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Need a handy hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to SAN, kick back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
San Diego International Airport to central San Diego is about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to San Diego International Airport, RM1,352 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just RM2,696. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Rome to SAN. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Rome to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Diego. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Rome to SAN for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Diego to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Rome to San Diego International Airport in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about San Diego
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Diego right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Rome to San Diego International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are popular attractions which should be on every San Diego itinerary.
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