George Bush Intercontinental to Rome Fiumicino
5670 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 11h 48m with 8 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Rome
Rome Fiumicino is 32 km southwest of central Rome. Leonardo Express trains run non-stop to Termini in 32 minutes for €14. ITA Airways, Delta, American and United operate the US-Rome corridor. Peak demand spans May through September with a smaller spike around Easter and Christmas. The cheapest months are November and February — when Italian weather is mild and tourism is at its annual low.
Who flies IAH to FCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 11h 48m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 11h 48m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 11h 48m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 11h 48m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 11h 48m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 11h 48m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 11h 48m | Economy |
| Turkish Airlines | TK | 11h 48m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAH→FCO
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Houston to Rome FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) take approximately 11h 48m for the 5670-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO): United Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is the primary international airport for Rome. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.