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Transatlantic · 4282 miles
New York to Rome Flights — JFK to FCO Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from New York to Rome? Compare departures from JFK / EWR to Fiumicino (FCO). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US East Coast to Italy trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the New York to Rome route.
JFK — New York
JFK / EWR
JFK: AirTrain + subway or LIRR to Manhattan.
FCO — Rome
Fiumicino (FCO)
Leonardo Express to Termini in 32 minutes.
Airlines flying New York to Rome
ITA Airways, American Airlines, and Delta operate nonstop flights between New York and Rome.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from New York to Rome take approximately ~8h 30m. The distance is 4282 miles. Around 5+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~8h 30m
- Time difference: +6h
- Daily flights: 5+
Money-saving tips for New York to Rome travel
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Book in advance
ITA Airways flies nonstop JFK–FCO. Book 6–10 weeks ahead.
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Compare airlines
Connecting via London or Paris can sometimes be cheaper.
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Flexible dates
Avoid peak summer and Easter for significant savings.
Rome — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from New York.
Why book with Tikitikita?
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Frequently asked questions
How long JFK to FCO?
~8h 30m nonstop. Distance ~4282 miles.
Airlines JFK–FCO?
ITA Airways, American, Delta.
Cheapest month NYC–Rome?
January, February, November.
US visa for Italy?
No visa under 90 days in Schengen. ETIAS required 2025.
Best time to book?
6–10 weeks in advance.