Can I fly direct from Rome to Washington, D.C.?

Direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, about 8.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover on average.

How long does it take to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C.?

A direct flight from Rome to Washington, D.C. typically takes approximately 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 15 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 7232 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. have been only slightly more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been around $816, while connecting flights averaged $804. This represents a premium of approximately 1% for direct routes. Direct flights have historically made up about 13.9% of the available options.

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2027-01-14 – 2027-01-22
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Rome to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Rome to Washington, D.C., October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $538. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $620, while January presents another good option with prices averaging $690. These months typically provide the best value for this long-haul route.

Fares for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. typically range from $629–$1182, with a median price of $834. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 8.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Rome to Washington, D.C. takes approximately 19h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all itineraries, reflecting the common need for at least one stopover on this long-haul route. Given the distance, this travel time is standard for transcontinental flights with connections.

The distance between Rome and Washington, D.C. is approximately 7208 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes at least one connection due to the significant distance covered.

How much is a round trip from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: €461 - €1,155

Prices for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 461 EUR to 1155 EUR. The current lowest deal is 430 EUR with TAP Portugal for travel from Jan 14-Jan 22.

now 430 €

Low 461 €

High 1,155 €

The cheapest time to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Washington is October, with a median price of $538. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $996. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from 538 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 996 €

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Direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

697 €

571 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

TAP Portugal

497 €

446 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

TAP Portugal

482 €

458 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Icelandair

654 €

503 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Icelandair

593 €

505 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

691 €

570 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

620 € → 430 €

31%

4 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 30

771 € → 586 €

24%

3 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 23

761 € → 589 €

23%

14 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 26

615 € → 445 €

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Rome - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Rome to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices around $538.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $538.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights take 19h 10m on average.

The typical flight duration from Rome to Washington, D.C. is 19 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8.2% of recent flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alitalia offers direct flights.

Alitalia is one airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. appear frequently.

Rome main airports to depart from

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Fly from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. starting from €432.

📍 ~24 km from Rome city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€432

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International (CIA)

Consider Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International for your journey from Rome to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~14 km from Rome city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€580

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€450

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International (PHL) is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€556

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

$2,151

Save $878

Icelandair

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at around $774. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $919. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to be more expensive, with average prices around $1030.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rome to Washington, D.C. is considered to be around $629. The median price for this route has historically been $834. Prices can vary, with some fares reaching up to $1182 or more in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C. are typically October and September. In October, the median price has been around $538, while September saw a median of $620. January also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $690. The annual median price for this route is approximately $834.

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Rome to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: €461 - €1,155

Prices for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 461 EUR to 1155 EUR. The current lowest deal is 430 EUR with TAP Portugal for travel from Jan 14-Jan 22.

now 430 €

Low 461 €

High 1,155 €

The cheapest time to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C.

October

Cheapest

Flights from 538 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 996 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Alitalia

Last-minute flights going from Rome to Washington, D.C.

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

697 €

571 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

TAP Portugal

497 €

446 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

TAP Portugal

482 €

458 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Icelandair

654 €

503 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Icelandair

593 €

505 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

Rome (FCO) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

691 €

570 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rome to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

620 € → 430 €

31%

4 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 30

771 € → 586 €

24%

3 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 23

761 € → 589 €

23%

14 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 26

615 € → 445 €

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C.