Flights from San Diego to Rome/Fiumicino from US$ 609.99

For flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), the lowest average fares occur in February, March, and from late August into September. Within a week, Tuesday and Wednesday departures are cheaper than weekend departures on this route. The best prices appear when tickets are bought around 40 days to six weeks before departure.

Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) require at least one connection. One routing via Seattle (SEA) and Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 3 hours from San Diego (SAN) to Seattle (SEA), about 10 hours from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA), and about 2 hours from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO).

On Condor’s long-haul flights from the US West Coast to Frankfurt (FRA) used for San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) itineraries, Economy Class includes a complimentary Taste the World Standard Menu and a snack, with soft and hot drinks served free of charge. Premium Economy includes the Classic Premium Menu from the Taste the World range plus an additional breakfast or dinner, along with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at no extra cost. Business Class includes a welcome drink and a multi-course Taste the World Gourmet Menu with a choice of main courses, followed by further snacks or breakfast depending on the time of day, as well as an extensive complimentary drinks selection. Onboard amenities and services on the separate connecting flight within Europe between Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) follow the short-haul concept and differ from the long-haul service.

For San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) itineraries, Business Class on Condor’s long-haul flights from the US West Coast to Frankfurt (FRA) offers lie‑flat seats with 180° recline, a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, and direct aisle access from every seat. Each seat provides a 17.3" 4K screen, power socket, USB-A/C ports, Bluetooth audio, a mattress topper, noise-reducing headphones, a high-quality amenity kit with cosmetic products, and bottled water at the seat. Business Class passengers are served a welcome drink and a multi-course Taste the World Gourmet Menu with a choice of main courses, plus additional meals or snacks and a wide selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. On the ground, Business Class includes priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, increased cabin baggage, a higher checked baggage allowance with two checked bags of 32 kg each on US–Europe routes, one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg included with registration, lounge access at participating airports, and several free eJournals. Onboard amenities and services on the separate European connection between Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) follow the short-haul Business Class concept and differ from the long-haul experience.

Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) are offered with connections via Frankfurt (FRA). In the summer season, itineraries operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while in the winter season a routing via Seattle (SEA) and Frankfurt (FRA) operates on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

On Condor’s long-haul flights from the US West Coast to Frankfurt (FRA) used in San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) itineraries, the FlyConnect system offers onboard Wi‑Fi for a fee in all travel classes. Passengers can connect smartphones, tablets or laptops to browse the internet, use messaging apps and access additional digital content, with internet packages purchased on board. These flights also provide personal seatback screens with a large on-demand entertainment library and the option to use personal Bluetooth headphones. Onboard amenities and services on the separate connecting flight between Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) may differ, and internet access is not guaranteed on that short European part of the journey.

For San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) itineraries, extra legroom can be booked on Condor-operated flights, including the long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) between the US West Coast and Frankfurt (FRA). In Economy Class, passengers can reserve extra legroom seats in designated rows, such as emergency exit rows, for an additional fee, subject to safety requirements. Travelers in Premium Economy benefit from increased legroom and greater seat recline as part of the Classic Premium product without needing a special extra legroom seat. In Business class, every seat already offers an individual fully flat bed with generous space, and selected “Prime Seats” in the first rows provide even more room and additional amenities for an extra charge. Onboard amenities and services on the onward European flight between Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) follow the short-haul seating concept and differ from the long-haul cabin.

On the Condor long-haul flight (operated with an Airbus A330-900neo) between the US West Coast and Frankfurt (FRA) used for San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) journeys, three travel classes are offered: Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class. Economy Class provides ergonomic seats with personal 13.3" 4K screens, Bluetooth audio, a Taste the World Standard Menu with a snack, complimentary soft and hot drinks, and the option to purchase additional snacks and alcoholic beverages. Premium Economy adds more legroom and seat recline, a Classic Premium Menu from the Taste the World range, complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a sparkling wine service with a snack after take-off, an amenity kit and enhanced baggage allowances. Business Class offers fully lie‑flat seats with direct aisle access, large 4K screens, premium bedding, a high-end amenity kit, Taste the World Gourmet Menus with a multi-course service, an extensive selection of drinks and access to lounges and priority services on the ground. The short European connection between Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) is operated under a separate short-haul concept, where the range of cabins and services can differ from the long-haul part of the trip.

On itineraries from San Diego (SAN) to Rome/Fiumicino (FCO), small cats and dogs can travel in the cabin on Condor flights if they are transported in a watertight, bite-proof carrier that does not exceed 55 × 40 × 20 cm and the total weight of pet plus carrier does not exceed 8 kg; the carrier must remain closed under the seat in front for the entire flight. Pets in the cabin are not permitted in long-haul Business Class, in exit rows or in seats directly behind bulkheads. Animals that do not meet the cabin requirements must in principle travel in a suitable, well-ventilated container in the aircraft hold, but transport of animals in the hold is not permitted on connecting itineraries, so larger pets that cannot travel in the cabin cannot be carried on the full San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) routing. Certain breeds such as snub‑nosed dogs and cats and listed fighting dog breeds are excluded from transport for animal welfare reasons. An animal passport with valid vaccinations and other entry documents is required, and pets and any Sports equipment must be registered in advance within the specified deadlines to avoid refusal of transport or higher fees at the airport.

On Condor long-haul flights between the United States and Europe used in San Diego (SAN) – Rome/Fiumicino (FCO) itineraries, cabin baggage and checked baggage allowances depend on the booked fare and travel class. In Economy Class long-haul fares, adults and children have a standard cabin Baggage allowance of 8 kg, while Premium Economy provides 10 kg and Business Class 16 kg of cabin baggage, each within maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm plus one smaller personal item. For checked baggage on US–Europe routes, Economy Classic, Economy Green and Economy Flex include one checked bag of 23 kg for adults and children, Premium Economy includes one checked bag of 32 kg, and Business Class includes two checked bags of 32 kg each; no individual bag may exceed 32 kg, and standard dimensions are limited to 158 cm (length + width + height). Business Class also includes one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg free of charge when registered in advance, while passengers in other travel classes can add sports equipment for a fee, subject to the same 30 kg and size limits and registration no later than eight hours before departure. Baggage rules on connecting flights operated by partner airlines may differ, but for the Condor-operated long-haul portion between the US West Coast and Frankfurt (FRA), these long-haul allowances apply.