Return fares to Rome by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Rome is October 2026, with return fares from $952 — 57% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,233).
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Rome, with return fares from $952. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,233 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Rome average around $1,720. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 45% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Rome
These are the average prices for return airfares to Rome
When is the cheapest time to travel to Rome? The cheapest month to travel is typically August.
How much do return flights to Rome cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Rome is $1103.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Rome?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Rome is 03 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Rome?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Rome is China Eastern.
Which airlines fly direct to Rome? Qantas flies direct.
How long does a direct flight to Rome take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 16 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Rome?The IATA code for Rome is ROM.
When should you book flights to Rome?From our data, you should book flights to Rome 60 days out.
Fiumicino Airport is about 30 km south-west of central Rome, on the coast near the town of Fiumicino. The train is the most reliable way in, as road traffic into the city can be slow.
- Leonardo Express is a non-stop train from the airport to Roma Termini, taking about 30 minutes. Trains run every 15 to 30 minutes. The station is under Terminal 3. If you arrive at Terminal 1, a short covered walkway connects to the same building.
- Regional train (FL1) is a slower but cheaper alternative, stopping at Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina in about 45 to 55 minutes. It does not go to Termini, but Ostiense connects to Metro Line B (Piramide station). Useful if your hotel is near one of those stops. Runs every 15 to 30 minutes.
- Airport buses (Terravision, SIT and others) run from outside Terminal 3 to the east side of Roma Termini, taking 45 to 55 minutes depending on traffic.
- Taxis operate on a fixed fare for journeys within the historic centre. The fare covers tolls and luggage. Only use licensed white taxis from the official rank.
Roma Termini connects to Metro Line A and Line B, so most parts of the city are reachable from there.
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