There is never a bad time to visit Rome. From the iconic sites to the incredible food, the city is always a fantastic place to visit any time of year.
However, spring is truly a special time in the Italian capital. The shoulder season tends to have moderate temperatures, and there are fewer eager crowds than there are in summer.
This new fare sale offers great flight prices to Rome during this ideal spring period.
Through this sale with Norse Atlantic Airways, you can currently book nonstop fares out of New York City for less than $200. Availability is limited, as is the travel window, but these prices are truly worth the last-minute scramble. The sale is good for travel through late April, although there are some discounted fares in November 2024.
This fare sale involves Norse Atlantic’s Economy Light fares, which are fairly bare-bones. You get a free personal item but no full-size carry-on. However, you can upgrade to Economy Classic for $90 each way to get a larger carry-on, free checked luggage and onboard meals.
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Deal basics
Airlines: Norse Atlantic Airways
Routes: Nonstop from New York City to Rome
How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: Now through mid-April 2024 and some dates in November 2024
Book by: As soon as possible
This deal was originally sent out by Going. Sign up for Going to get up to 90% off select flights via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $69 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year for access to all the Premium deals, plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts.
Sample flights
Here’s a nonstop flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) for only $189 round-trip.
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Google Flights shows this route typically costs almost $500.
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We found a similar New York City-to-Rome itinerary for just a few dollars more.
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Pricing for this deal is rather volatile. During our search, itineraries a bit later in April were available for $361 round-trip, which still constitutes a nice discount.
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We found a couple of nice bargains in November, too, like this round-trip option from New York City for only $319.
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Maximize your purchase
When you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on travel
Bottom line
If you have trouble finding flights while searching Google Flights, keep trying. As we said, this deal is rather volatile, but if you’re persistent, you may get lucky and get a great deal. Also, check Norse Atlantic’s website for flight availability during the eligible months.
Once you book your flight, make sure you lock in your tickets to visit the Colosseum so you can get an up-close look at one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Trust us, you will be entertained.
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