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JFK → FCO

Distance
4,267 mi
Carriers
3

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a transatlantic route of about 4,267 miles. ITA Airways flies its flagship New York-Rome route into Italy's primary gateway against Delta and United. New York to Rome surges with leisure demand for the Eternal City and the Italian peninsula.

Route map from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) JFK FCO
New York (JFK) → Rome (FCO) 4,267 miles · great-circle

Connecting New York, United States with Rome, Italy, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 4,267-mile sector nonstop in about 9h 02m. Departures use John F. Kennedy International Airport, a 6 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines; arrivals land at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors ITA Airways. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the JFK–FCO sector stay competitive year-round.

Route facts

Route John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Distance4,267 miles
Nonstop flight timeapproximately 9h 02m
Nonstop carriers3
Aircraft typesAirbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 777
Markettransatlantic

Carriers on this route

ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from New York to Rome. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.

  • ITA Airways (AZ)
  • Delta Air Lines (DL)
  • United Airlines (UA)

Aircraft on this route

Carriers typically operate the Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 777 between New York and Rome. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.

Best time to fly

April through June and September offer Rome's pleasant weather before and after the brutal August heat. Spring brings the best shoulder-season value.

Connecting your trip

Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.

Fares & booking

Fares on the New York to Rome route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for JFK–FCO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from New York to Rome?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is about 4,267 miles (6,867 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 9h 02m.
Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Rome?
ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
What aircraft are used on the JFK to FCO route?
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A330, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 on the New York–Rome route.
When is the best time to fly from New York to Rome?
April through June and September offer Rome's pleasant weather before and after the brutal August heat. Spring brings the best shoulder-season value.
Is JFK to FCO a nonstop flight?
Yes. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
What countries does the JFK to FCO route connect?
This route links New York, United States with Rome, Italy.
Which airports does the New York to Rome route use?
Flights depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) in New York and arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO/LIRF) in Rome.

Data sources

  • Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.