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, approximately 8.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience one stopover.

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

A direct flight from Rome to Washington, D.C. typically takes around 10 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 15 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between these 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. tend to be slightly more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been observed at $816, while connecting flights have a median price of $804. This represents a premium of approximately 1% for direct options. Direct flights account for about 13.9% of the available routes.

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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: €423 - €939

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

The regular price range for this route is 423 EUR to 939 EUR. The current lowest deal is 444 EUR with Icelandair, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 30.

now 444 €

Low 423 €

High 939 €

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.

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

TAP Portugal

494 €

653 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

614 €

674 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

462 €

674 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Icelandair

630 €

572 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

476 €

636 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

465 €

639 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 15

636 € → 430 €

32%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

729 € → 529 €

27%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

762 € → 569 €

25%

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

628 € → 437 €

30%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

October is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $538.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights take 19h 10m on average

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Alitalia offers direct flights

Alitalia has offered direct flights from Rome to Washington, D.C. in the past 90 days.

🎯 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.

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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 observed was $774. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher average prices, around $919. Similarly, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $1030.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Rome to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $629 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $834. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares observed being $1182 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Rome to Washington, D.C. are October and September, with median prices of $538 and $620 respectively. January also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $690. The overall annual median price for this route is $834, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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: €423 - €939

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

The regular price range for this route is 423 EUR to 939 EUR. The current lowest deal is 444 EUR with Icelandair, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 30.

now 444 €

Low 423 €

High 939 €

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.

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

TAP Portugal

494 €

653 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

614 €

674 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

462 €

674 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Icelandair

630 €

572 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

476 €

636 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

FCO - Washington, D.C.

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

Alitalia

465 €

639 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 15

636 € → 430 €

32%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

729 € → 529 €

27%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

762 € → 569 €

25%

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

628 € → 437 €

30%

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