International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Rome
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). 4,479 miles, 8h 35m nonstop.
DCA to FCO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,479 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AZ1 airlineITA Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadRome vs Washington
Washington to Rome
Round trips from $415
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Washington to Rome
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 13 more with one stop.
- AZITA AirwaysNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington has 3 airports and Rome has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Washington
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Tips for this route
- Only ITA flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BOS or YYZ is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $415; September 2026 is the most expensive at $540 and up, a difference of $125 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Rome is 6 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Rome: Two thousand years of history on foot
Rome's Fiumicino airport has nonstops from New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia and more. The Colosseum, the Vatican and the centro storico are all walkable, and the food is a reason in itself.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are warm and pleasant. July–August is hot and crowded; November–March is mild, quieter and the best value.
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How long is the flight from Washington to Rome?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Rome (FCO) takes about 8h 35m gate to gate, covering 4,479 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to FCO?
ITA Airways operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Rome (FCO), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, YYZ and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Rome?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Rome (FCO), starting at $415 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Rome flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Washington and Rome?
Rome is 6 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York time and FCO on Europe/Rome time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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