Flights Los Angeles – Rome (LAX-FCO) from $541*

Plan your flight from Los Angeles to Rome

How to get from Rome Fiumicino airport to the city center?

Your airline ticket from Los Angeles to Romeis now booked, and you will be taking off from Los Angeles international airport (LAX) and landing at Leonardo da Vinci airport (CIA). After this long flight, you will have another 20 miles to go before reaching the city centre. There are several ways to get there:

• You can take a train if you arrive during the day. You can opt for the Leonardo Express that will take you to Roma Termini station in 30 minutes, or the FL1 line that stops at several stations in Rome and takes about 50 minutes in total.
• Travel time is about 45 minutes, but there are only 8 buses a day. Remember to look at the timetable in advance.
• Available day and night right in front of the Terminal building, they cost a fair amount but are extremely comfortable.
• If you choose to hire a car in Rome, you should contact the airport’s car rental agencies.

When is the best time to travel to Rome?

Rome has a Mediterranean climate, with temperatures peaking in July and August, and winter lows going down to 2 degrees Celsius. For a sizzling, sun-drenched Roman holiday, head to the city during the summer months. Outside of the tourist season, are the early autumn and late spring months, but they are warm, promising comfortable temperatures and lots of sunshine.

What formalities need to be taken care of before going to Rome?

The time has come to sort out all the formalities required before your flight from Los Angeles to Rome. As an American citizen, you will be asked for a passport valid for the entire duration of your stay before boarding your plane to Rome. You will not need a visa, unless you plan on staying longer than 90 days.

What are the best things to do in Rome?

Ever-frequented by tourists, Rome's iconic sights never get too old, too cliché, or boring. Take in the majestic view of the Colosseum, admire the Piazza Navona and take time to appreciate the colossal sight of St. Peter's Cathedral. In Rome you are surrounded by art at every step, but to fully understand Rome's rich cultural legacy, pay a visit to the Vatican museums, filled with Renaissance masterpieces. In the evening, head to the Trevi fountain for yet another cinematic experience in the Eternal City.

In Rome, history and the present coexist in harmony. Go for a stroll through the Roman Forum for a glimpse of what ancient Rome used to look like. The ruins at the Forum are the remnants of the ancient government buildings.

In Rome, do as Romans do. Once you have checked all the must-see sights off your list, it is time to get off the beaten tourist tracks for an authentic experience of contemporary Italian capital. Head to Trastevere and Tiburtina for artisanal gelato and family-owned restaurants, small shops and hidden churches – Rome's secret gems may be just 15 minutes away from busy tourist tracks.