Flying from Rome to Atlanta: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Atlanta. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Come in for landing at Atlanta's primary gateway, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome to Atlanta is 10 hours 56 minutes. Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, making Atlanta 5 hours behind Rome.
The busiest route for flights from Rome to Atlanta is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Choose from 23 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to ATL is the 03:10 Ethiopian Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 13:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to Atlanta. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Italy, you will need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Rome to Atlanta for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Atlanta departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Start your trip at FCO and end it at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
You can lock in a direct flight from Rome to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier operates departures from FCO.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Rome to Atlanta. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 39 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 51 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Atlanta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Atlanta with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Atlanta include:
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 42 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to Atlanta, unwind in one of these hotels close to Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATL if you have a late flight from Rome to Atlanta. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Atlanta
At the moment, R 4,025 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Atlanta. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,060. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from Rome to Atlanta by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Atlanta. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
February is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Atlanta, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Atlanta based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Rome to Atlanta for July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Atlanta to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Atlanta sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Atlanta, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Atlanta to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Piedmont Park.
Complete your Atlanta trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Atlanta. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.