Flying from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Phoenix: what you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Phoenix is eight hours behind Rome.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FCO to Phoenix flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from FCO to Phoenix with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major 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 catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to FCO:
78% of flights that leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Phoenix
$929 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,441. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from FCO to Phoenix. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FCO to Phoenix by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before your flight from FCO to Phoenix.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Central Phoenix is around 32 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). After your flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near AZA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your FCO to Phoenix flight:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from AZA two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can be found at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
March is the most popular month for flights from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Phoenix in October.
Lock in a Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 27ºC to 45ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to Phoenix in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Phoenix
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phoenix right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Phoenix:
Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Camelback Mountain are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Phoenix itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Heard Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Phoenix, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to tick off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are among its highlights.