Rome to Detroit (FCO–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FCO–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,616 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 339 | 10h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
FCO: CET · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 1:00 PM in Detroit.
Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
FCO–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to DTW
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FCO to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to DTW ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,616 miles (7,428 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.