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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,627. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rome.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.
Rome.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.
Rome.$1,201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,201, select.
Rome.$1,221 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,221, select.
Rome.$1,242 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,242, select.
Rome.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.
Rome.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.
Rome.$1,256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,256, select.
Rome.$1,257 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Mon, 24 May.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,257, select.
Rome.$1,257 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,257, select.
Rome.$1,257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with ITA Airways and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,257, select.
Rome.$1,260 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,260, select.
Rome.$1,260 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,260, select.
Rome.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.
Rome.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
Rome.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jun
from $1,321
Jul
from $1,623
Aug
from $1,325
Sep
from $1,567
Oct
from $1,411
Nov
from $1,221
Dec
from $1,278
Jan
from $1,274
Feb
from $1,189
Mar
from $1,257
Apr
from $1,257
May
from $1,257

Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino

Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rio de Janeiro to Rome below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rome Fiumicino.

Rome Ciampino

13km from central Rome
Closest
from $4,844
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Rome Fiumicino

23km from central Rome
Cheapest
from $1,189
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Rio de Janeiro to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,192
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time11 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week38

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino is $1,189. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino.
Lufthansa, ITA Airways and Etihad Airways fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino.
As of June 2026, there are 38 flights per week flying from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome Fiumicino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) out of here.

  • 11 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome.

  • You can pick from 6 direct services a week between Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) and Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). This is the most popular route, with ITA Airways offering a 2:25pm departure from GIG to FCO.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to FCO. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) out of Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).

  • When taking off from GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport with ITA Airways.

  • The top choice among passengers flying between GIG and FCO is ITA Airways.

  • ITA Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 96.61% of its services landing on schedule.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to FCO departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • 80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of GIG.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to FCO flight:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

About Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Consider booking a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight.

Getting from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome

  • Central Rome is around 32 kilometres from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Right now, $533 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,189. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get your hands on cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to FCO by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Rio de Janeiro to FCO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Plan your visit to Rome in December for a more low-key escape.

  • Book a Rio de Janeiro to FCO plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Rome

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square are essential stops on your Rome itinerary.

Explore more of Italy

  • Naples is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rome. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.

  • Around 241 kilometres north of Rome, Florence is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.

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