Flying from Rome to Phoenix: what you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Phoenix departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Come in for landing at Phoenix's major arrival point, Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX).
Phoenix is eight hours behind Rome and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Rome to Phoenix flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Phoenix
To find cheap Rome to Phoenix flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Rome
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it easy to book a Rome to Phoenix flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
FCO is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome to Phoenix? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Rome Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Rome Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to Phoenix, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Flights from Rome Ciampino Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 86% of them landing right on cue.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Rome to Phoenix, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PHX:
Travel at your own speed with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. Following your flight from Rome to Phoenix, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to AZA. Unwind after your Rome to Phoenix flight at one of these well-located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at AZA can get you a lower rate.
You can find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
April is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Phoenix. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Phoenix in March.
Lock in a Rome to Phoenix ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap flights from Rome to Phoenix around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
After booking your flight from Rome to Phoenix, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are top sights which should feature on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Penn & Teller are among the biggest draws.