Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.
Rome is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are eight Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, take the 15:15 ITA Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 16:25 with ITA Airways.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LAX to FCO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Rome (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a breeze with ITA Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
ITA Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for LAX to FCO flights is ITA Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LAX and FCO:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, R 3,235 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,419. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to FCO, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LAX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FCO if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Rome and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without seeing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
