Compare flight prices from British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and more. Direct flights from $45 round trip. The London to Rome flight takes 2h 30m direct.
| Route | London (LHR) → Rome (FCO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,440 km (894 miles) |
| Flight time | 2h 30m |
| Direct flights | Yes |
| Prices from | $45 round trip |
| Best months to fly | Nov-Mar |
The London to Rome route is one of the most popular air corridors connecting LHR and FCO. With 5 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $45 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 2h 30m, covering a distance of 1,440 km.
Average round-trip prices from London to Rome by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63 | $54 | $45 | $49 | $52 | $62 | $52 | $61 | $51 | $56 | $42 | $62 |
Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.
The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:
Ryanair flies to Ciampino which is actually closer to the city center than Fiumicino. Winter fares can drop below £30 one-way. ITA Airways (successor to Alitalia) offers competitive fares with full service.
For the best prices, we recommend comparing across multiple booking platforms:
Near London: STN (Stansted), LTN (Luton). These alternative airports sometimes have significantly lower fares, particularly on budget airlines.
Near Rome: CIA (Ciampino). Low-cost carriers often serve secondary airports. The fare savings can be substantial, though check the cost and time of getting to/from the city center.
Once you've booked your flight from London to Rome:
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With 5 airlines competing on London–Rome, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.
Seasonal swings on London–Rome can be dramatic: shoulder-season fares often run 25–40% below peak pricing. The monthly price table above shows exactly when the dips happen on this corridor.
On a short-haul route like this, 3–6 weeks out is the sweet spot for booking. Fares tend to be stable until about two weeks before departure, then spike sharply. Check Google Flights first for the fare calendar, then compare with Skyscanner and our Kiwi.com widget. Each aggregator has different airline deals, so the lowest fare shifts between them.
For London–Rome, also check train or bus alternatives. On routes under 4 hours flying time, surface transport can be competitive on both price and total door-to-door time once you factor in airport procedures.
This is a short hop where the airport experience takes almost as long as the flight itself. Priority boarding and carry-on only can shave significant time off your total journey compared to checking bags.
Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.
After comparing fares from British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air, we found that price gaps between airlines on this route can exceed $200 for the same travel dates. The carrier with the lowest base fare is not always cheapest after adding baggage and seat selection — always compare the total cost at checkout.
You can get competitive fares if you track prices over 2–3 weeks before committing. Flight prices on this corridor follow predictable seasonal patterns, so timing your purchase around shoulder-season dates gives you the best balance of price and availability.
Search London to Rome fares using the widget above, which pulls live prices from Kiwi.com. For a second opinion, check Skyscanner's "whole month" view — it shows you the cheapest day to fly at a glance.
If the price you see today looks reasonable compared to the monthly averages in our table above, book it. Waiting for a further drop is a gamble that more often results in paying more, not less.
Flights from London to Rome start from $45 round trip. Prices vary by season — the cheapest months are typically Nov-Mar. Use the search widget above to compare current prices.
A direct flight from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) takes approximately 2h 30m. The distance is 1,440 km (894 miles).
Airlines operating flights from London to Rome include British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, ITA Airways.
The cheapest months to fly from London to Rome are Nov-Mar. Booking 6-8 weeks in advance and being flexible with travel dates will help you find the lowest fares.
Yes, alternative airports near Rome include CIA (Ciampino). Alternate airports may have lower fares, especially on budget carriers. Account for transfer logistics in your comparison.
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