Travelling from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) leaving from here.
Take off on a direct Rome to Philadelphia International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
Philadelphia is six hours behind Rome. Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services every week. Travel from FCO to PHL on American Airlines's 10:20am flight.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rome to PHL. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take the express route from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are available from here.
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport jetting out of FCO.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FCO to PHL.
With an impressive 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to PHL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
You can reach CIA from the centre of Rome in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to PHL flight:
The majority of flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Have a late flight from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near PHL and get cosy, quick:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Rome to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
Central Philadelphia is around 18 kilometres from Philadelphia International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport is Rs100,149. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs159,853. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Rome to PHL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Rome to Philadelphia International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Rome to PHL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Philadelphia based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Rome to PHL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Rome to Philadelphia International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Philadelphia when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Independence Hall followed by Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 137 kilometres northeast to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key reasons to visit.
