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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rome? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Rome.$248 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 19.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, Jul 19, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
Rome.$262 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 13.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Oct 13, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Rome.$264 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 11.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Aug 11, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Rome.$285 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 14.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, Nov 14, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Rome.$293 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.
Rome.$299 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 1.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, Mar 1, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Rome.$309 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 12.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, May 12, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Rome.$316 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 7.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Dec 7, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rome?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington, D.C. to Rome flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
from $342
May
from $309
Jun
from $352
Jul
from $248
Aug
from $264
Sep
from $293
Oct
from $261
Nov
from $285
Dec
from $316
Jan
from $378
Feb
from $488
Mar
from $299

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome

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Washington, D.C. to Rome: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$248
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time8 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Rome: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Rome: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rome is $416. 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.
8 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Washington, D.C. to Rome.
Air Canada, United and SWISS fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Rome.
There are 62 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Rome, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rome is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Washington, D.C., the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 14.2 miles away from the center of Rome. We've found flights to this airport from $416.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rome on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 50 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 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 56°F. August is typically the warmest month in Rome, when it usually averages around 86°F. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 41°F. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rome is TAP Air Portugal, and the cheapest airline that flies to Rome Fiumicino Airport is ITA Airways.

Traveling from Washington DC to Rome: what you need to know

  • When looking for a flight from Washington DC to Rome, there's a selection of airports to depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are among Washington DC's main terminals.

  • When it comes to planning your arrival in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the chief entry points.

  • Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Washington DC to Rome flight.

  • Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome five hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your Washington DC to Rome flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Getting away during a peak time like February? Busy periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Rome

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Washington DC to Rome flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from Washington DC to Rome is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Getting a cheap flight from Washington DC to Rome is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Washington DC to Rome flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Washington DC to Rome flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Located around 4 miles from the center of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Rome or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • 76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Consider booking your direct flight from Washington DC to Rome out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Nonstop services from IAD will get you to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • From IAD, you can lock in a direct Washington DC to Rome plane ticket with United Airlines.

  • Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your Washington DC to Rome flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Washington Dulles International Airport and Rome:

    • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 25 miles away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.

  • It's your vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to Rome:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Booking a ticket from Washington DC to Rome with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to Rome:

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

  • The trip to BWI from the center of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 25 miles or so.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Rome flight:

  • The on-time performance record of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.

Arriving in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 40 minutes by car. The center is roughly 14 miles away.

  • It typically takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Washington DC to Rome. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:

  • Explore without limits with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • As soon as your flight from Washington DC to Rome has landed, you can reach the city center in about 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 9 miles from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).

  • Traveling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Washington DC to Rome:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at CIA will help you save.

Best time to go to Rome

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Rome, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 68ºF and 91ºF. Book your Washington DC to Rome ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 36ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Rome around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

More about Rome

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Rome, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are must-do's during your Rome adventure.

Explore more of Italy

  • You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 300 miles north-west to Milan to check off its leading sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 120 miles south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.

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