Los Angeles International to Rome Fiumicino
6340 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 13h 09m with 10 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $544 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $544). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino is 32 km southwest of central Rome. Leonardo Express trains run non-stop to Termini in 32 minutes for €14. ITA Airways, Delta, American and United operate the US-Rome corridor. Peak demand spans May through September with a smaller spike around Easter and Christmas. The cheapest months are November and February — when Italian weather is mild and tourism is at its annual low.
Who flies LAX to FCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 13h 09m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 13h 09m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Qantas | QF | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Korean Air | KE | 13h 09m | Economy |
| ANA | NH | 13h 09m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 13h 09m | Economy |
10 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→FCO
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Rome FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) take approximately 13h 09m for the 6340-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $544. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
10 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 5 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the primary international airport for Rome. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.