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Washington, D.C. to Romeaward flights

Compare 12 loyalty programs for Washington, D.C. to Rome award flights, with economy seats from 12,000 points.

From
IAD
To
FCO
Depart
4,490 miles~9h 30m
Snapshot

Route snapshot

Washington, D.C. to Rome is a long-haul transatlantic route; nonstop award space turns up on United Airlines. A full 12 programs price the route, and the cheapest economy award is 12,000 points on a routing that includes Air France. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club prices it lowest, so defaulting to Air France's own program can mean overpaying. This page lines up every program on IAD–FCO in one place.

Route
IAD to FCO
Direct service
516 direct award flights
Airlines with award availability
28
Best economy price
From 12,000 pts
Best premium economy price
From 34,000 pts
Best business price
From 55,000 pts
Best first class price
From 125,000 pts
Pricing

Award pricing comparison

Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.

AirlineEconomyPremium economyBusinessFirst
Air France logo
Air FranceAF
12,000Lowest
34,000Lowest
58,500pts
Not available
KLM logo
KLMKL
12,000Lowest
40,000pts
58,500pts
Not available
TAP Air Portugal logo
TAP Air PortugalTP
19,000pts
Not available
70,000pts
Not available
American Airlines logo
American AirlinesAA
21,000pts
40,000pts
57,500pts
Not available
British Airways logo
British AirwaysBA
22,500pts
35,000pts
55,000Lowest
Not available
Aer Lingus logo
Aer LingusEI
22,500pts
Not available
250,000pts
Not available
Iberia logo
IberiaIB
22,500pts
Not available
57,500pts
Not available
Delta logo
DeltaDL
25,000pts
75,000pts
376,300pts
125,000Lowest
Royal Air Maroc logo
Royal Air MarocAT
27,500pts
Not available
55,000Lowest
Not available
Scandinavian Airlines logo
Scandinavian AirlinesSK
30,000pts
45,000pts
60,000pts
Not available
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/29/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Availability

Award pricing by month

When award seats between Washington, D.C. and Rome price cheapest over the next year.

Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 12,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months
Cheapest award by month
MonthCheapest award (points)
Nov 202612,000
Dec 202619,000
Jan 202719,000
Feb 202712,000
Mar 202712,000
Apr 202712,000
May 202721,000
Jun 202725,000
Jul 202719,000
Aug 202719,000
Sep 202725,000
Oct 2027No award data
Nov, Feb, Mar currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 12,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines

Airlines with award seats on this route

13 airlines with award seats between Washington, D.C. and Rome, nonstop or connecting.

American Airlines logoAmerican AirlinesAA
Air Canada logoAir CanadaAC
British Airways logoBritish AirwaysBA
Delta logoDeltaDL
Etihad Airways logoEtihad AirwaysEY
Iberia logoIberiaIB
Lufthansa logoLufthansaLH
Qatar Airways logoQatar AirwaysQR
Scandinavian Airlines logoScandinavian AirlinesSK
Turkish Airlines logoTurkish AirlinesTK
TAP Air Portugal logoTAP Air PortugalTP
United Airlines logoUnited AirlinesUA
Virgin Atlantic logoVirgin AtlanticVS
Guide

Route notes

What to know before booking Washington, D.C. to Rome with points.

Route information

  • 4,490 miles
  • ~9h 30m flight
  • +6h time difference
  • Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027

~4,490 miles; ~9h30 nonstop (approximate). Rome runs 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (briefly 5 around the spring and autumn clock changes). Award data window: November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for 11 months. Of the well-covered ones, November 2026, February 2027, and March 2027 are among the cheapest, at 12,000 points; pricier months include December 2026, May 2027, and June 2027 (19,000–25,000).

About this route

Washington, D.C. to Rome is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and 25 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 12 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.

Washington, D.C.–Rome Flights

Flying Washington, D.C. to Rome covers about 4,490 miles, linking Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO); a nonstop takes roughly 9h30, with winds moving it either way. Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: United Airlines. Aircraft logged on those nonstops include the Boeing 767-300 and Boeing 777. Expect mostly connecting results: only about 1% of the award options in the data are nonstop.

Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles

The cabin call comes first on Washington, D.C.–Rome; on a long-haul trip, the right program follows from it. The economy floor connects once; an economy nonstop on United Airlines costs more. The cheapest economy seat's $183 in taxes and fees is the catch, well above the route's typical economy taxes; more points and less cash can come out ahead. Premium economy runs about 2.8 times the economy price and business about 5 times.

Best Points & Miles Programs

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club wins economy at 12,000 points and premium economy at 34,000. Alaska Atmos Rewards takes business class at 55,000 points. Delta SkyMiles' 125,000-point first-class fare connects; treat it as mixed-cabin until each segment's cabin checks out. Among the remaining nine programs, Air Canada Aeroplan, American AAdvantage, and Air France-KLM Flying Blue are good places to cross-check. Economy and premium economy also price as partner awards, with the long legs on Air France.

Airlines & Routing Options

In the current award data, only United Airlines shows nonstop space on Washington, D.C.–Rome, but as a Star Alliance member its seats also price through alliance partners, not just United MileagePlus. Off the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data route through Amsterdam, Paris, and London. The lowest business-class award here is a oneworld partner booking: Royal Air Maroc seats through Alaska Atmos Rewards.

Alternative Airports & Routes

Departing the Washington, D.C. area, Washington (DCA) costs far more at 29,000 points in economy against the 12,000-point floor and isn't worth it unless Washington Dulles has nothing; Baltimore (BWI) prices from 34,700. Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam prices the same, from 12,000 points at last check.

Booking tips

  1. 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
  2. 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
  3. 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
  4. 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
  5. 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions travelers ask about the Washington, D.C. to Rome route.

At last check, economy starts at 12,000 points one-way through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from 12 programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. The pricing table above shows each cabin's low at last check.