Rome to New York (FCO–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FCO–JFK is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines and Norse lead the route. The flight covers 4,267 miles in approximately 9h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET | 21 | 339 | 9h33-9h51 | – | SkyTeam | ET |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL | 14 | 333 | 9h50-10h19 | – | SkyTeam | AF, KL |
| N0 Norse | 14 | 789 | 8h39-9h25 | – | – | – |
| AI Air India | 13 | 359, 77W | 9h13-9h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 789 | 9h30 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA |
| LY El Al | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| ITY ITA Airways | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Rome
| Metric | FCO→JFK | NAP→JFK | OLB→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FCO | – | 123 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 7 | 8 |
| Flight time | 9h 33m | 10h 19m | 9h 11m |
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
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.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
FCO–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to JFK
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, Norse, Air India, American Airlines, El Al and ITA Airways. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FCO to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to JFK is about 9 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,267 miles (6,866 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Charles de Gaulle and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP) and Olbia (SS) (OLB).