Flying from Dallas to Rome: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to Rome taking off from here.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's major entry points.
Hop on a direct Dallas to Rome flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
Rome is six hours ahead of Dallas and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Dallas to Rome is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from four services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from DFW to FCO is the 14:30 American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 19:15 with American Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Dallas to Rome flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Rome
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Rome is R 3,136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,250. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap Dallas to Rome flights, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Dallas to Rome. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Dallas to Rome, you can depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Get from DFW to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) without making any stops.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Dallas to Rome plane tickets leaving from DFW.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Dallas to Rome flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
DFW is around 26 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dallas to Rome, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
73.22% of flights that leave from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport reach their destination on time.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Rome and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your Dallas to Rome flight.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Rome. After your flight from Dallas to Rome, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Dallas to Rome:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from CIA one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Rome, while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Rome based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Dallas to Rome ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Rome around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Rome, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-west of Rome, a trip to Milan will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are the start of reasons to visit.