The Eternal City — ancient history, incredible food & surprisingly affordable flights
Rome offers 2,500+ years of history, from the Colosseum and Roman Forum to Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain. Italy's capital is also a foodie paradise with pizza, pasta, and gelato at every corner. Multiple carriers compete on US-Rome routes, and deals appear regularly, especially in the shoulder and off-peak seasons.
November through March offers the cheapest flights. April-May and September-October balance great weather with reasonable fares.
Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.
This week: direct flights to San Francisco from £471, Barcelona from £65, Singapore from £659, and Business Class deals unlocked for Premium members. Up to 56% below typical prices.
OAK → Las Vegas for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $164 median - plus SFO → Cancun for $335 (75% off) and SFO → Tokyo for $708.
LAX to Seattle for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $165 median - plus Tokyo Narita for $663 (64% off) and Los Cabos for $340 (50% off) direct from LAX.
LAS → SEA at just $47 round-trip is 88% below typical - plus SEA → Tokyo for $845 (60% off) and ATL → San Juan for $128 (61% off).
JFK to Frankfurt for just $590 round-trip - 39% below the typical $973 fare - plus direct flights to Aruba from $335 and Cancun from $409 out of Newark.
DCA to San Juan at $317 round-trip is 69% below the typical median - plus Miami for $177 and Seoul for $994 are two more jaw-dropping deals from DC airports this week.
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What is the cheapest flight to Rome?
Roundtrip flights from the US East Coast regularly drop to $400-550 during sales. TAP Portugal and ITA Airways frequently offer deals, with error fares occasionally below $350.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April-June and September-October offer the best weather. Summer (July-August) is very hot and crowded. Winter is cheapest to fly and Rome is beautiful without the crowds.
How do I get from the airport to the city center?
The Leonardo Express train runs from Fiumicino to Roma Termini in 32 minutes. Local trains, buses, and taxis are also available. Budget about €14 for the express train.
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