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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.Rs66,639 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs66,639, select.
Rome.Rs70,174 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs70,174, select.
Rome.Rs71,013 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs71,013, select.
Rome.Rs72,683 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs72,683, select.
Rome.Rs74,652 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,652, select.
Rome.Rs75,968 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs75,968, select.
Rome.Rs76,301 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,301, select.
Rome.Rs80,633 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs80,633, 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 March.
Feb
from Rs75,968
Mar
from Rs66,639
Apr
from Rs72,683
May
from Rs82,542
Jun
from Rs90,026
Jul
from Rs82,899
Aug
from Rs76,301
Sep
from Rs80,633
Oct
from Rs70,174
Nov
from Rs74,652
Dec
from Rs71,013
Jan
from Rs99,225

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Rome

Alternative Washington D.C. to Rome routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington D.C. to Rome? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rome Ciampino

13km from central Rome
Closest
from Rs71,023
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Rome Fiumicino

23km from central Rome
Cheapest
from Rs66,639
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Washington D.C. to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs66,639
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time8 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week1,136

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 Rs128,726. 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.
United, Air Canada and SWISS fly direct from Washington D.C. to Rome.
As of February 2026, there are 71 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Rome.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Rome is usually April.
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 Rs128,726.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Rome on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
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 February, the average temperature is usually around 8°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 Scandinavian Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Rome Fiumicino Airport is ITA Airways.

Travelling from Washington DC to Rome: what you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Washington DC to Rome. Explore your options for jetting out of Washington DC from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's major entry points.

  • The average duration of a direct Washington DC to Rome flight is 8 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • To ensure you board your Washington DC to Rome flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights 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 money on your Washington DC to Rome flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can take a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Rome out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Kick off your travels at IAD and step off the plane at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • United Airlines offers direct Washington DC to Rome plane tickets from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.

  • Split up your Washington DC to Rome flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and Rome are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 50 minutes.

  • It's your holiday, so why not book 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:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • Lock in a ticket from Washington DC to Rome out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and Rome include:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • The journey 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 roughly 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 make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Rome flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.

Arriving in Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Washington DC to Rome. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:

  • Pick up a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Rome flight.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 14 kilometres from central Rome. Following your flight from Washington DC to Rome, it'll take you approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your Washington DC to Rome flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make collecting a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CIA one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

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 and 33ºC. Book your Washington DC to Rome ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Rome around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Rome

  • Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Rome, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Rome travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.

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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