How many flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.3% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of connections was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Travelers should anticipate the likelihood of at least one stop when planning their trip.

How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Rome?

The direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Rome typically takes around 8 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 7232 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, generally have a median duration of 14 hours. This significant difference in travel time highlights the convenience of direct routes, when available, for this journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Rome?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Rome. Connecting flights had a median price of $1100, while direct flights were typically more expensive, with a median price of $1361. This represents a premium of approximately 24% for direct routes. Only about 3.6% of flights on this route were direct in the trailing 90 days, indicating their relative scarcity and higher cost.

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Washington, D.C. to Rome: Overview

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

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Rome takes about 31h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7232 km. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, the overall travel time reflects the need for transfers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome, fares typically range from $963–$1283, with a median of $1101. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, making it helpful to monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rome? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $471. January also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $549. You may also find more competitive prices in December, where the median fare is $804.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Rome connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $601 - $1,130

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $601 and $1130. The current lowest deal is $474 with Finnair, for travel from November 4 to November 11.

now $474

Low $601

High $1,130

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Rome is February, with a median price of $471. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1430. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $471

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,430

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome

Alitalia

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

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Icelandair

$793

$482

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Icelandair

$800

$510

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$715

$513

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Iberia Airlines

$782

$595

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$770

$511

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$688

$542

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 28

$994 → $513

48%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,051 → $593

44%

5 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 11

$946 → $513

46%

16 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 22

$940 → $513

45%

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

Washington, D.C. - Rome route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Rome are below the typical level at $474.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $471

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly to Rome from Washington, D.C. at $471.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 31h 30m

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 31h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are rare, with connecting flights making up 96.7% of routes historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal at $474

A recent deal from Finnair for Washington, D.C. to Rome was found at $474.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$490

Rome main airports to arrive at

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Cheapest

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is a major gateway to Rome, offering many international connections.

📍 ~24 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$489

Airports nearby Rome used as alternative

Naples International (NAP)

Naples International is a major international hub with significant capacity, offering excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Rome.

📍 ~185 km from Rome (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$628

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rome

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $1001. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1154, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $1360. This trend suggests that last-minute deals can be available, but prices generally increase for bookings made further in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rome was considered to be $963 or less. The median price for this route was $1101. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of observed fares falling below $1283. These figures are based on a 90-day analysis window, providing a solid historical benchmark for travelers.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rome, with a median price of $471. January also offered more affordable options, with a median price of $549. In contrast, December was observed to be the most expensive month, showing a median price of $804. The annual median price for this route was $1101, indicating significant savings are possible by traveling in the less popular months.

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Washington, D.C. to Rome: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $601 - $1,130

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $601 and $1130. The current lowest deal is $474 with Finnair, for travel from November 4 to November 11.

now $474

Low $601

High $1,130

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

February

Cheapest

Flights from $471

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,430

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome

Alitalia

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

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Icelandair

$793

$482

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Icelandair

$800

$510

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$715

$513

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Rome

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

Iberia Airlines

$782

$595

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$770

$511

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Rome

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

Icelandair

$688

$542

One-way

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

3 nights

Feb 25 - Feb 28

$994 → $513

48%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,051 → $593

44%

5 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 11

$946 → $513

46%

16 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 22

$940 → $513

45%

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