Flying from Phoenix to Rome: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Rome taking off from here.
Step off your plane in Rome at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you make it on your Phoenix to Rome flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a popular month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rome
To find cheap Phoenix to Rome flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to book a Phoenix to Rome flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Rome? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PHX.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kilometers from the center of Rome. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
Book a hotel near FCO if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Rome. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Central Rome is about 14 kilometers from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Phoenix to Rome has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take approximately 20 minutes.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to CIA. Kick back after your Phoenix to Rome flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Rome Ciampino Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from RentSmart24, Sicily by Car or Surprice and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from CIA one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Rome. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Rome in March.
Lock in a Phoenix to Rome ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Rome around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Rome, explore our range of hotels including:
Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are just two of the top attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Vatican Hill.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rome. Around 483 kilometers to the northwest, top sights here include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Naples, roughly 193 kilometers southeast of Rome. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and San Carlo Theatre are among the biggest draws.