Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Rome.
Take your pick of seven weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 10:20 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:10.
To ensure you get on your FCO to PHL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for FCO to PHL flights, with 85.71% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between FCO and PHL include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that take off from Rome Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you have a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Philadelphia in March.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Philadelphia International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to PHL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Boston is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without a visit to Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.