Miami International to Rome Fiumicino
5175 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 49m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $505 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $505). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Miami International
Miami International is American Airlines' largest hub for Latin American flying — over 60% of all US-to-Latin America traffic routes through here. Three terminals N, S and CW are connected by the MIA Mover people mover, with Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter trains both running from the airport to downtown and Fort Lauderdale. International long-haul east-coast schedules favour MIA over JFK; Caribbean and Latin connections are the deepest of any US airport.
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 MIA to FCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 10h 49m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 49m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 49m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 49m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 49m | Economy |
| LATAM | LA | 10h 49m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 10h 49m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 10h 49m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MIA→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.
Miami to Rome FAQs
Direct flights from Miami International (MIA) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) take approximately 10h 49m for the 5175-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 $375. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO): American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Lufthansa and 3 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.