EWR → FCOUnited States → Italy

Cheap flights from Newark to Rome

4,281 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Newark to Rome at a glance

4,281 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
6 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~385 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Rome (FCO) cover 4,281 miles (6,888 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 8/10.

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Flying from Newark to Rome covers 4,281 miles (6,888 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
EWR (0 mi)FCO (4,281 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 4,281 miles. Direct carriers include LH and UA.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Newark → Rome. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
LHDirect
UADirect
Baggage on Newark → Rome: on this route, LH typically includes a carry-on, while UA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Newark to Rome — quick answers

How far is Newark from Rome by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Rome (FCO) is 4,281 miles (6,888 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Newark to Rome?

The average nonstop flight time from EWR to FCO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Newark to Rome?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: LH, UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Newark → Rome

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
6 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~385 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
8/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Rome — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 32 of 153 routes from Newark
Airline network
UA: 141 destinations from EWR; LH: 21 destinations from EWR
Alternative origin airports
LGA (New York, 16 mi); JFK (New York, 21 mi); PHL (Philadelphia, 80 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CIA (Rome, 18 mi); EBA (Elba, 105 mi); NAP (Naples, 124 mi)
Nearby destinations
Rome, Italy (18 mi); Elba, Italy (105 mi); Naples, Italy (124 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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