Flying from Rome to Minneapolis: what you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Minneapolis flying out of Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) is where you'll be landing in Minneapolis.
Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Rome to Minneapolis flight.
Minneapolis's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Minneapolis seven hours behind Rome.
The busiest route for flights from Rome to Minneapolis is from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP). You can choose from two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximize your time on arrival, the earliest flight from FCO to MSP is the 14:55 Delta Air Lines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 14:55 with Delta Air Lines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Rome to Minneapolis flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Minneapolis
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Organize your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Rome to Minneapolis. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Minneapolis leaving from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Begin your trip at FCO and touch down at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP).
Check out the promotions with Delta Air Lines. This carrier offers direct Rome to Minneapolis plane tickets out of FCO.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Rome to Minneapolis flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Minneapolis? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Rome Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 14 kilometers from central Rome. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your flight from Rome to Minneapolis:
Most flights that depart Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 86%.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 11 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Book a hotel near MSP if you have a late flight from Rome to Minneapolis. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Minneapolis St Paul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Minneapolis's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Minneapolis St Paul Airport around two weeks before your trip.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis Downtown Heliport Airport (JDT)
Minneapolis Downtown Heliport Airport (JDT) is about 0.64 kilometers from the center of Minneapolis. Check out your options for getting into town after your flight from Rome to Minneapolis has touched down.
After your flight from Rome to Minneapolis, kick back at a hotel close to JDT. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rome to Minneapolis. July is the most popular month to travel to Minneapolis. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book a Rome to Minneapolis ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Minneapolis to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rome to Minneapolis around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Minneapolis
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Minneapolis, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park are must-do's during your Minneapolis adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Minneapolis, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 483 kilometers southeast to Milwaukee to check off its popular sights. From Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright to American Family Field and Milwaukee County Zoo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometers southwest of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theater.