Travelling from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
Rome is six hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 12 weekly New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. The 17:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your EWR to FCO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United offers direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is United.
With 71.96% of services arriving as planned, United is the most punctual carrier offering EWR to FCO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and FCO:
London Heathrow Airport
Zurich Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight is $346. A round-trip fare right now is $647. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EWR to FCO.
The cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
71% of flights that depart New York Newark Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near EWR. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Book a hotel close to FCO if you're taking a late New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rome. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from New York Newark Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to visit Rome during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Italy, consider Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among its highlights.





