The Cheapest Flights from New York to Rome
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Cheap Flights From New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO)
The Eternal City inspires travelers with its majestic architecture, exquisite art, and delectable cuisine. It’s no wonder Rome is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations for US travelers. This historic metropolis offers relics of an ancient empire alongside the cobbled streets and modern shopping malls of a 21st-century city. From the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, there are no shortage of things to see and do in the Eternal City.
Getting There
There are plenty of options for flying to Rome from New York, including direct flights and indirect connections. Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle offers daily direct flights from JFK Airport, while Delta and United Airlines offer flights from both New York and Newark. Indirect connections are also available from other airports, such as Aer Lingus departures from JFK via Dublin and TAP Air Portugal services from Newark to Lisbon.
Most direct flights from New York to Rome land at Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci Airport, the largest international airport in Rome. Other options are Rome Ciampino Airport, which serves regional flights and is located closer to the center of the city, or Milan Malpensa Airport, which is served by many European airlines.
A trip from New York to Rome typically takes around eight hours and 20 minutes, depending on the airline and routing. Flights with a single stopover en route to Rome are usually longer, and the fastest indirect flights from New York to Rome require upward of ten hours for the journey.
When to book New York to Rome flights
The best time to book New York to Rome airfare is 74 days in advance of your departure. That gives you enough time to find the most affordable options and avoid expensive peak-season fares. If you are flexible with your travel dates, you can get even better deals during the off-season, which is considered the low season for flights from New York to Rome.
During the high season from June through August, prices are highest for both round-trip and one-way flights to Rome. To avoid these high prices, plan your trip for March through April or September through October, when average fares are much lower.