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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Rome? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rome.R 3,915 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,915, select.
Rome.R 4,029 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,029, select.
Rome.R 4,037 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,037, select.
Rome.R 4,037 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,037, select.
Rome.R 5,286 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,286, select.
Rome.R 5,850 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,850, select.
Rome.R 6,816 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,816, select.
Rome.R 6,916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,916, select.

Find the cheapest month 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 October.
Jun
from R 5,790
Jul
from R 3,995
Aug
from R 3,987
Sep
from R 3,995
Oct
from R 3,875
Nov
from R 5,231
Dec
from R 6,845
Jan
from R 7,836
Feb
from R 6,861
Mar
from R 6,746
Apr
from R 7,758
May
from R 7,865

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Rome

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Washington D.C. to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,915
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week61

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 return flight from Washington D.C. to Rome is R 7,723. 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 Lufthansa fly direct from Washington D.C. to Rome.
As of June 2025, there are 61 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Rome.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Rome is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Washington D.C., the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 22.9 km away from the centre of Rome. We've found flights into this airport from R 7,723.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Rome on Monday, 1 September 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 June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Rome, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 5°C. 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.

Travelling 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 travelling at one of these airports:

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre 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 holiday 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 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.

  • It's your holiday, 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 centre 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 40 kilometres 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 centre is roughly 23 kilometres 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 centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).

  • Travelling 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 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Washington DC to Rome ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Rome around that time if you like travelling 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 483 kilometres 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 193 kilometres 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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