Rome to New Orleans (FCO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FCO Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FCO and MSY. Nearest airports to FCO with scheduled service: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 18 mi) · Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 90 mi) · Abruzzo Airport (PSR, 108 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 13h 39m AFDLET → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 13h 46m AAACAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
JFK New York 13h 49m AAAFAI → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
EWR Newark 13h 55m ACAILX → OSUA Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 13h 56m AAAYBA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 14h 3m AAAYAZ → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 14h 18m ARAZBA → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 15h 8m ACAZET → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 21m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 15h 33m UA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ATL ~13h 39m ORD ~13h 46m JFK ~13h 49m EWR ~13h 55m CLT ~13h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,462
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FCO → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
MSY → FCO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 11:00 AM in New Orleans.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to FCO

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.

Facts

FCO–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Rome.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.