Rome to San Diego (FCO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 14h 14m AZET → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 25m AMARAZ → KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego flights
LHR London 14h 57m ARAZBA → AYBAEI London (LHR) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 59m AZUA → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
MUC Munich 15h 18m AZETLH → LH Munich (MUC) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 15h 21m AFASDL → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 15h 25m UA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 15h 46m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
DTW Detroit 15h 50m AZDLKL → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to San Diego flights
MSP Minneapolis 15h 51m AFDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Rome flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
LAX ~14h 14m AMS ~14h 25m LHR ~14h 57m SFO ~14h 59m MUC ~15h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,183
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FCO → SAN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
SAN → FCO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Diego is 9 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 9:00 AM in San Diego.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Amsterdam and London Heathrow.
San Diego is 9 hours behind Rome.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Amsterdam and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.