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Flights from Rome to Houston

Nonstop flights from Rome (FCO) to Houston (IAH) take about 11h 54m (9,126 km). ITA Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $844 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Houston

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

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Rome to Houston

Carriers on FCO–IAH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ ITA Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Rome to Houston fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $844 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $573. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$84428 Oct 2026 · ITA Airways$659 · 2 stops28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$84825 Nov 2026 · ITA Airways$573 · 3 stops21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$862 · 3 stops31 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $573 in November 2026, against $862 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rome to Houston, 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 — Rome to Houston flights

How long is the flight from Rome to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Rome (FCO) to Houston (IAH) takes about 11h 54m, covering 9,126 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 Rome from Houston by air?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9,126 km (5,671 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Houston?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FCO–IAH route include 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 Rome to Houston cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FCO–IAH was $844 USD with ITA Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Rome to Houston?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $573 one-way, against $862 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rome to Houston?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $573 with 3 stops against $844 nonstop, a saving of $271. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rome to Houston?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Houston 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 22 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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