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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome:

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 1:04 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 5:29 am.

The flight takes about 8h 24m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome takes 8h 24m, covering 4,271 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome range from $601 to $936, with an average of $750 over the past 12 months. Anything below $601 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $750 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $448 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $768 for nonstop.

Norse Atlantic Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ITA Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome flights are:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: 84% on time
• ITA Airways: 83% on time
• Delta: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome flights:

• Delta
• Air France
• KLM
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $266, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — daily rates averaging $32:

• Record go
• Target Italy
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) — daily rates averaging $37:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• Centauro
• Ecovia
• Budget

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 23m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $704 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $810, a difference of $106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rome. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Delta

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 53m, compared with 12h 15m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 18m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Pantheon. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rome flights:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ITA Airways: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, non-stop flights are available from Delta and Kenya Airways.

Yes, JFK International Airport has over 25 lounges to choose from, some of which are accessible to passengers who pay a one-time access fee.

Ciampino Airport does not have hotels on-site, but there are hotel options for travelers who would like to stay close to the airport, including the Hotel Villa Giulia, the Albergo Anna, and the Ciampino Hotel. Fiumicino Airport is also located at a comfortable distance from a selection of hotels.

Yes. For wheelchair assistance and other special needs, make sure to mention your needs when making your reservation. A family member or caretaker is allowed to accompany you to the gate with a non-flying boarding pass, and amenities like restrooms, drinking fountains, and phones are wheelchair accessible.

On average, every passenger on a flight to Rome from JFK emits about 3430 kg of CO2. KLM, Delta, and ITA Airways offer some of the most eco-friendly flights from JFK to Rome. They fly nonstop and single-stop flights on this route and emit about 44%, 43%, and 42% less carbon respectively than most of their competitors.

In Terminal 1, you will find pet relief areas near the entry to the Arrivals area and after security. In Terminal 2, they are adjacent to the Delta Sky Club. The area in Terminal 4 offers a pet bathroom and is located between Gates 30 and 32. Terminal 5 offers an outdoor area at the North end of the Arrivals area. In Terminal 7, the areas are near Gates 9 and 10. The area in Terminal 8 features a natural grass patch and is located by Gate 38.

The layover options for JFK to Rome flights vary depending on your airline and arrival airport. If you’re flying with Emirates, expect a layover in Dubai. If you fly out with KLM, and Delta Airways, expect a layover in Amsterdam. Air France has its layovers in Boston and Roissy Charles de Gaulle in Paris. United Airlines and Aer Lingus have common layovers in Brussels and Dublin respectively.

JFK provides about 13 lactation spaces, one nursing room, and about 12 Mamava Lactation pods. They offer a private space for mothers to pump, breastfeed, or nurse their infants. You can find pods near Gate 14 in Terminal 8 and near the Family restrooms in JetBlue Terminal 5. The rooms accommodate luggage, and strollers, and offer space for smaller siblings to wait as mothers feed or pump. Additionally, a play area, JetBlue Junior is available in Terminal 5. It accepts kids between two and 12 years of age.