How to find cheap flights from New York to Italy
ج.م. 22,735 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from New York to Italy.
That fare will get you from New York to Rome Fiumicino in Rome.
For one-way travel, the lowest price right now is ج.م. 7,416.
Want to let the lowest fares decide your next stop? Select 'Italy' in the 'To' field to discover the cheapest deals by city.
Italy has around 35 international airports, so you have plenty of arrival options.
Widen your search by selecting 'Add nearby airports.' This will compare prices across the closest airports at both your departure and destination points, which could help you save.
Pay less and have more options by booking in advance. Leave it late and you might have to compromise on timing, cost or airline.
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Best time to fly from New York to Italy
If you're trying to spend less, October is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight from New York to Italy.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares coming in lower during midweek when it's quieter.
The height of the travel season in Italy runs through June, July and August. July is the most popular month and a perfect time to visit if you want more to see and do.
Alternatively, skip the peak season crowds by checking out flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from New York to Italy: what to expect
When flying from New York, departures are available from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR), or New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
From New York, you can fly nonstop to around five airports across Italy.
Roughly 118 direct flights connect New York with destinations across Italy each week.
These are the leading airlines that fly this route:
The most popular routes from New York to Italy are Rome, Milan and Naples.
Just want to arrive sooner? Milan has the shortest flight time at around 7 hours 50 minutes. Catania has the longest at roughly 9 hours 10 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey comes in at around 8 hours 25 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Italy
Milan
A popular destination for New York to Italy flights, this city in Lombardy takes the top spot on any well-planned itinerary. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Teatro alla Scala to Milan Cathedral, the highlights come thick and fast.
Milan's major airports are Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN). You'll find plenty of flight deals across all three.
Ready to find the right place to stay? Explore the selection of hotels in Milan.
Rome
The biggest highlights in this Lazio city include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
You can fly in through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
After your plane ticket is locked in, you can begin searching for the right stay among the hotels in Rome.
Venice
Grand Canal, Centro Storico di Venezia and Saint Mark's Basilica are popular sights to tick off while you're in this corner of Veneto.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) are your options when searching for flights.
From fly-in, fly-out trips to longer stays, hotels in Venice cater to all kinds of budgets and travel styles.
Visiting Italy for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary, so check whether you'll need a visa or any other type of documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local consulate or embassy will have the most up-to-date information.
You'll be using the euro (EUR) for your daily spending. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted in most places.
The population of Italy is estimated at around 59 million. Rome is the capital.
You won't need to adjust your watch while travelling through this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+1 in place.
Pick the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. August is one of the warmest months in Italy.
Plan your visit around January if you'd rather be there when it's cooler.
You can expect more rain in May, while July is typically drier.
Hoping to time your New York to Italy flight with a big occasion? Popular events worth planning around include Venice Carnival, the Venice Film Festival and the Infiorata flower festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
With your cheap flight from New York to Italy locked in, it's now time to plan what comes next. Discover competitive prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Italy. You can also browse car rental options in Italy and compare deals from trusted suppliers in seconds.