
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Rome
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Rome
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Rome? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to Rome vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 36,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to Rome for specific travel dates.
2026-12-21
MSY - FCO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 36,000 Pts + $5.6

New Orleans to Rome flight facts
Distance
5,448 mi
8,768 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Rome is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Rome
FCO · Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baton Rouge - Rome · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Lafayette - Rome · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights Pensacola - Rome · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Rome
Selected hotels for your next stay

Rome (Italy)
Hilton Rome Eur La Lama
From 54,000 Pts or $171

Rome (Italy)
Babuino 181, an SLH Hotel
From 84,000 Pts or $235

Rome (Italy)
Hotel De Ricci(SLH)
From 110,000 Pts or $463
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Rome depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Rome.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Rome.
New Orleans and Rome are about 5,448 miles (8,768 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,448-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rome is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Rome: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rome, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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