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Flights from New York to Rome

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) take about 9h 5m (6,866 km). Norse Atlantic Airways and ITA Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $154 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Rome

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

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Things to book in Rome

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Airlines flying New York to Rome

Carriers on JFK–FCO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Norse Atlantic Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ ITA Airwaysnonstop fare seen

New York to Rome fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $167 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$16725 Oct 2026 · Norse Atlantic Airways—
Nov 2026$46217 Nov 2026$201 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$4511 Dec 2026$307 · 1 stop25 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$51410 Jan 2027 · ITA Airways$250 · 1 stop15 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$63312 Feb 2027 · ITA Airways$329 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027
Jun 2027$5346 Jun 2027$424 · 1 stop6 Jun 2027
Aug 2027$32725 Aug 2027$315 · 1 stop25 Aug 2027
Sept 2027$61227 Sept 2027 · ITA Airways$348 · 1 stop27 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $167 in October 2026, against $250 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Rome, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Rome flights

How long is the flight from New York to Rome?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) takes about 9h 5m, covering 6,866 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Rome by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is 6,866 km (4,266 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Rome?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–FCO route include Norse Atlantic Airways and ITA Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Rome cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–FCO was $154 USD with Norse Atlantic Airways (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rome?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $167 one-way, against $424 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Rome?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rome visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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