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$242+ Cheap flights from California to Italy

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — VCE
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from California to Italy

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Italy (IT0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$473
(Ticket)

One-way from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

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$556 or less

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Italy. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/266:30 pmLAX - LIN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/116:30 amLIN - LAX
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/266:00 amLAX - MXP
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Tue 2/1112:00 pmMXP - LAX
1 stop34h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/21$486
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:50 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop27h 20mVueling
Wed 3/129:55 pmMXP - LAX
1 stop28h 35mVueling
Deal found 1/21$489
This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:20 pmLAX - MXP
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/155:15 pmMXP - LAX
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$491
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/261:45 pmLAX - LIN
1 stop24h 10mKLM
Tue 2/119:40 pmLIN - LAX
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 1/21$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/268:00 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop28h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$492
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/224:20 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop17h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 5/225:55 amMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/20$493
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1110:40 amSFO - MXP
2 stops22h 25mFinnair
Wed 2/1910:15 amMXP - SFO
1 stop23h 07mFinnair
Deal found 1/21$495
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/115:30 pmSFO - MXP
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1910:15 amMXP - SFO
1 stop19h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$496
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/58:30 amLAX - MXP
1 stop16h 50mBrussels Airlines
Thu 3/2711:20 amMXP - LAX
1 stop17h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/21$497
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/99:00 amSFO - MXP
1 stop15h 45mDelta
Thu 3/612:00 pmMXP - SFO
1 stop17h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/20$498
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:40 pmSFO - LIN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/27:35 pmLIN - SFO
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$499

Find flights from California to Italy within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Italy that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

9:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/15

4:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$475

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

8:50 pm-9:10 am

1 stop27h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/12

9:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$489

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

6:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 3/26

8:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$492

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

4:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 5/22

5:55 am-2:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$493

Los AngelesMilan

LAX - MXP

LAXMXP

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

7:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 00m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/12

12:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$495

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

10:40 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/19

10:15 am-12:22 am

1 stop23h 07m

$495

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/19

10:15 am-8:48 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$496

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

9:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 3/7

12:00 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$498

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

7:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Tue 2/18

12:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$500

San FranciscoMilan

SFO - MXP

SFOMXP

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

1:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 2/26

10:15 am-12:22 am

1 stop23h 07m

$501

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Best time to book a flight from California to Italy

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Travel insights for flights from California to Italy

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Italy including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Italy?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Italy (average of $665). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to IT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Italy. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Italy as you normally would.

Rainfall in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 0.6 - 4.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Italy. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada, Icelandair and Turkish Airlines from California to Italy to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Italy. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Italy one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $263 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $265 and Air Canada from $265 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Italy that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Italy flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Italy?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Italy.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Italy?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Italy by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Italy?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Italy (average of $665). Flying from California to Italy in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Italy

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Italy. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$8Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
LEVELCheapest$346Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Norse Atlantic AirwaysCheapest$376Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$385Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$440Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$459Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$485Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$490Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
WestJetCheapest$495Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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