What percentage of Houston to Rome flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Houston to Rome have been relatively uncommon, making up approximately 8.9% of all flights. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For those flights with connections, the median number of stopovers has historically been 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this route.

How long is the flight from Houston to Rome?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Rome has a duration of approximately 10 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 9125 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 16 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from Houston to Rome come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Houston to Rome have been classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find opportunities for good deals with some consistency. It is advisable to monitor prices regularly for this route.

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Houston to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Rome

Flights from Houston to Rome cover a substantial distance of 9125 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. For this route, fares typically range from $952–$1339, with a median price of $1123. Right now, fares to Rome are near the typical level, and about 22% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Houston to Rome, the data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $569. Other more affordable options include December, with a median fare of $922, and November, where the median fare is $953. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For travelers flying from Houston to Rome, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 8.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey involving at least one layover.

A typical journey from Houston to Rome takes approximately 35h 56m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries, as most flights on this route involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Rome

Regular price: $705 - $1,503

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Rome is $705 to $1503. The current lowest deal is $629 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 28.

now $629

Low $705

High $1,503

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Rome

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Rome is January, with a median price of $569. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1499. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $569

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,499

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Direct flights from Houston to Rome

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Rome

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (CIA)

Frontier Airlines

$1,072

$748

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (FCO)

Turkish Airlines

$842

$694

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (FCO)

Turkish Airlines

$825

$695

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (FCO)

Turkish Airlines

$871

$707

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (FCO)

Turkish Airlines

$907

$695

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Rome

Houston (IAH) - Rome (FCO)

Turkish Airlines

$895

$695

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Rome

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$1,044 → $704

33%

7 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 25

$1,072 → $748

30%

14 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 28

$959 → $678

29%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$946 → $705

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Rome

Houston - Rome route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Rome are below the typical level, with a median price of $1123.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $569

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Rome, with a median price of $569.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 35h 56m

Flights from Houston to Rome typically involve connections, with an average total duration of 35h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.1% of routes from Houston to Rome, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alitalia offers direct flights

Alitalia offers direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Houston to Rome are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a convenient option for flights from Houston to Rome.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$687

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Rome from Houston.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, train, or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$687

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with a wide variety of domestic and international flights.

📍 ~185 km from Rome (reachable by high-speed rail with a shuttle/taxi transfer)

💸 Flights from ~$749

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Rome

90% AI deal score

$2,562

$1,988

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Houston to Rome have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $1037. Booking 60+ days out typically resulted in an average price of $1124. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 14-27 days in advance, reaching an average of $1706. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute bookings have shown to be the most economical option for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Houston to Rome is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $952. The median price for this route has been $1123 during that period. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $1339 or less. Travelers should aim for prices around or below the $952 threshold to secure a more favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Rome, with a median price of $569. December also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $922. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1123. Travelers looking for more economical options should consider flying in these months.

Houston to Rome: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Rome

How much is a round trip from Houston to Rome

Regular price: $705 - $1,503

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Rome is $705 to $1503. The current lowest deal is $629 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 28.

now $629

Low $705

High $1,503

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Rome

January

Cheapest

Flights from $569

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,499

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