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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rome? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 2,075. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Rome flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Rome routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 621
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time8 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week144

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Rome: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome is AED 1,517. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome.
Delta, Air France and KLM fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome.
There are 144 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rome is usually October.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 22.9 km away from the center of Rome. We've found flights to this airport from AED 1,517.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rome on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 27 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 18°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.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rome.

Traveling from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rome: what you need to know

  • Approximately 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome.

  • Rome is six hours ahead of New York, where New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is located. Rome follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take your pick of 36 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to FCO is the 00:30 Norse Atlantic Airways option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 22:15 with ITA Airways.

  • To avoid missing your JFK to Rome flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues 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.

  • Begin your trip at JFK and travel straight to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). That will be your arrival point when searching for New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome tickets.

  • You can choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome, such as:

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from JFK to Rome with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Located around 19 kilometers from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rome

  • AED 621 is currently the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket starts from AED 1,517. These fares can change based on availability.

  • Book eight months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from JFK to Rome.

  • Schedule your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JFK to Rome by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Rome

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometers from central Rome. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Getting to the center by public transport takes about 30 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from JFK to Rome.

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)

  • Central Rome is located around 14 kilometers from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). After your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your JFK to Rome flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Get the lowest price by booking your ride from CIA one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Rome

  • August is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rome in December.

  • The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from JFK to Rome around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Rome

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rome:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are popular attractions which should be on every Rome itinerary.

Explore more of Italy

  • Rome will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometers northwest of Rome, a trip to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.

  • Naples is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometers southeast of Rome. No trip is complete without a visit to Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.

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