Cheap flights from Italy to Rhode Island from $207

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
FCO — PVD
May 27 — Jun 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Italy to Rhode Island?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 38% on flights from Italy to Rhode Island compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $581. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $762.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Italy to Rhode Island?

November can be a great time to fly to Rhode Island from Italy with a flight ticket averaging about $715. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $382. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Italy to Rhode Island (IT - RI)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Italy to Rhode Island as you normally would.

Cheap Vueling flights from Italy to Rhode Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Vueling for the route between Italy and Rhode Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Vueling flights we've detected traveling from Italy to Rhode Island. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 10/2912:25 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop15h 15mVueling
Sat 11/911:25 pmBOS - FCO
1 stop12h 40mVueling
Deal found 5/22$399
Wed 10/169:35 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop29h 35mVueling
Tue 10/2912:25 amBOS - FCO
1 stop18h 00mVueling
Deal found 5/21$433
Mon 10/142:05 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop13h 05mVueling
Mon 10/2110:55 pmBOS - MXP
1 stop12h 25mVueling
Deal found 5/22$478
Wed 10/309:30 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop30h 10mVueling
Sat 11/911:25 pmBOS - FCO
1 stop12h 40mVueling
Deal found 5/22$486
Wed 10/27:00 amFCO - BOS
1 stop20h 10mVueling
Thu 10/2410:55 pmBOS - FCO
1 stop18h 55mVueling
Deal found 5/21$495
Fri 10/252:00 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop13h 10mVueling
Tue 11/511:25 pmBOS - FCO
1 stop11h 20mVueling
Deal found 5/22$496
Mon 9/29:50 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop29h 20mVueling
Mon 10/710:55 pmBOS - MXP
1 stop12h 25mVueling
Deal found 5/22$516
Mon 10/217:00 amFCO - BOS
1 stop20h 10mVueling
Thu 10/3112:25 amBOS - FCO
1 stop10h 35mVueling
Deal found 5/22$533
Wed 10/239:50 amFCO - BOS
1 stop17h 20mVueling
Sat 11/212:25 amBOS - FCO
1 stop27h 35mVueling
Deal found 5/22$535

Cheap Aer Lingus flights from Italy to Rhode Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aer Lingus for the route between Italy and Rhode Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Aer Lingus flights from Italy to Rhode Island. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 10/1411:20 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Mon 10/215:30 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/22$497
Thu 10/1011:20 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Sat 10/195:30 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/21$522
Tue 5/2811:20 amLIN - BOS
2 stops17h 05mAer Lingus
Tue 6/45:30 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/21$1,085

Cheap Italy to Rhode Island flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Italy to Rhode Island specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Prices were last updated on May 22, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Italy to Rhode Island in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/2310:10 pmVCE - BOS
1 stop25h 50mPLAY
Sat 7/137:15 pmBOS - VCE
1 stop20h 25mPLAY
Deal found 5/21$503
Tue 6/186:30 amMXP - BOS
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/257:15 pmBOS - MXP
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$531
Wed 5/293:30 pmFLR - BOS
1 stop28h 10mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - FLR
1 stop19h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$540
Tue 6/43:00 pmMXP - BOS
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:05 pmBOS - MXP
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$541
Wed 5/298:00 amLIN - BOS
1 stop11h 40mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop22h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/22$543
Wed 5/298:00 amLIN - BOS
1 stop11h 40mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$544
Mon 6/311:50 amMXP - BOS
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/103:26 pmBOS - MXP
2 stops16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$545
Mon 5/276:30 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 10mITA Airways
Mon 6/35:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/20$555
Thu 6/69:05 pmPSA - BOS
1 stop25h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:47 pmBOS - PSA
2 stops19h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$558

Italy to Rhode Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Italy and Rhode Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Italy to Rhode Island in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 10/142:05 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop13h 05mVueling
Mon 10/2110:55 pmBOS - MXP
1 stop12h 25mVueling
Deal found 5/22$478
Mon 10/1411:20 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Mon 10/215:30 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/22$497
Sun 6/2310:10 pmVCE - BOS
1 stop25h 50mPLAY
Sat 7/137:15 pmBOS - VCE
1 stop20h 25mPLAY
Deal found 5/21$503
Mon 9/166:30 amVRN - BOS
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2610:55 pmBOS - VRN
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$503
Mon 9/29:50 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop29h 20mVueling
Mon 10/710:55 pmBOS - MXP
1 stop12h 25mVueling
Deal found 5/22$516
Thu 10/1011:20 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Sat 10/195:30 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/21$522
Tue 6/186:30 amMXP - BOS
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/257:15 pmBOS - MXP
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$531
Thu 10/1012:50 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop14h 20mIberia
Sat 10/192:59 pmBOS - MXP
1 stop12h 06mIberia
Deal found 5/21$533
Wed 9/188:30 pmCTA - BOS
1 stop23h 10mITA Airways
Wed 10/99:55 amBOS - CTA
2 stops19h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$535

Non-stop flights to Rhode Island from Italy

Discover non-stop flight options from Italy to Rhode Island. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from Italy to Rhode Island. If you're looking for other options for flights from Italy to Rhode Island, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 9/2610:20 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 20mITA Airways
Mon 9/305:05 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$575
Thu 7/1110:20 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 20mITA Airways
Thu 7/185:05 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$584
Mon 6/311:00 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 15mKLM
Mon 6/106:00 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/22$586
Fri 6/2111:00 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 15mKLM
Mon 7/16:10 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/21$587
Sat 6/811:00 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 15mDelta
Wed 6/126:00 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/21$607
Sat 6/2210:20 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 20mITA Airways
Tue 7/25:05 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$608
Thu 6/2010:20 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 20mITA Airways
Mon 6/245:05 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$612
Tue 10/1510:20 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 20mITA Airways
Thu 10/316:25 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop7h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$646
Mon 7/2911:00 amFCO - BOS
Nonstop9h 30mKLM
Mon 9/96:10 pmBOS - FCO
Nonstop8h 05mKLM
Deal found 5/21$648

Italy to Rhode Island flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Italy to Rhode Island for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Italy to Rhode Island should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 5/293:30 pmFLR - BOS
1 stop28h 10mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - FLR
1 stop19h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$540
Wed 5/298:00 amLIN - BOS
1 stop11h 40mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop22h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/22$543
Wed 5/298:00 amLIN - BOS
1 stop11h 40mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$544
Mon 5/276:30 amLIN - BOS
1 stop13h 10mITA Airways
Mon 6/35:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop11h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/20$555
Thu 5/307:55 pmLIN - BOS
2 stops23h 45mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:05 pmBOS - LIN
1 stop17h 05mITA Airways
Deal found 5/22$564
Thu 5/303:05 pmFLR - BOS
1 stop28h 35mITA Airways
Mon 6/35:05 pmBOS - FLR
1 stop15h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 5/21$565
Tue 5/2811:50 amMXP - BOS
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:59 pmBOS - MXP
3 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$572
Wed 5/2911:50 amMXP - BOS
1 stop27h 48mAir Canada
Sun 6/26:00 amBOS - MXP
1 stop22h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/21$574
Sat 6/16:30 amVRN - BOS
1 stop17h 20mLufthansa
Fri 6/78:05 pmBOS - VRN
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/22$574

One-way flights to Rhode Island from Italy

Search for one-way flight options from Italy to Rhode Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Italy to Rhode Island. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Italy to Rhode Island instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 6/46:00 pmMXP - BOS
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$207
Tue 6/410:10 pmMXP - BOS
3 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$219
Wed 9/48:20 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$224
Wed 9/182:45 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$224
Wed 9/189:35 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop29h 35mVueling
Deal found 5/20$225
Mon 9/236:10 amFCO - BOS
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$232
Wed 9/410:05 pmMXP - BOS
1 stop29h 05mVueling
Deal found 5/21$232
Sat 11/912:25 pmFCO - BOS
1 stop15h 15mVueling
Deal found 5/21$233
Wed 6/1911:10 amMXP - BOS
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$233

Find flights from Italy to Rhode Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Italy to Rhode Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,730,072 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2024.

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$399 - $558

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Depart

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Price

Rome FiumicinoBoston Logan Intl

FCO - BOS

FCOBOS

Rome Fiumicino

Tue 10/29

1 stop15h 15m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop12h 40m

$399

Rome FiumicinoBoston Logan Intl

FCO - BOS

FCOBOS

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 9/26

1 stop21h 00m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/30

1 stop13h 00m

$466

Milan LinateBoston Logan Intl

LIN - BOS

LINBOS

Milan Linate

Mon 10/14

1 stop13h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 10/21

1 stop11h 10m

$497

Venice Marco PoloBoston Logan Intl

VCE - BOS

VCEBOS

Venice Marco Polo

Sun 6/23

1 stop25h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop20h 25m

$503

Rome FiumicinoBoston Logan Intl

FCO - BOS

FCOBOS

Rome Fiumicino

Thu 10/17

1 stop19h 00m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/29

1 stop15h 20m

$504

Rome FiumicinoBoston Logan Intl

FCO - BOS

FCOBOS

Rome Fiumicino

Wed 10/16

1 stop26h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/30

1 stop15h 40m

$507

Rome FiumicinoBoston Logan Intl

FCO - BOS

FCOBOS

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 9/15

1 stop12h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/15

1 stop12h 05m

$511

Catania FontanarossaBoston Logan Intl

CTA - BOS

CTABOS

Catania Fontanarossa

Wed 9/18

1 stop23h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops19h 00m

$535

Pisa Gal GalileiBoston Logan Intl

PSA - BOS

PSABOS

Pisa Gal Galilei

Tue 10/1

1 stop16h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/19

1 stop18h 05m

$558

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Deals found on 5/22

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rhode Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rhode Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rhode Island. Reviews last updated May 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Vueling, Aer Lingus and Iberia from Italy to Rhode Island. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

8.0
Very good
10,585 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.8
Good
1,967 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.8
Good
1,370 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,938 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

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  • Can I find flights from Italy to Rhode Island for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Italy to Rhode Island for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Vueling for just $399, but on average you can expect to pay $492.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Italy to Rhode Island for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Italy to Rhode Island under $600. A good price for a nonstop flight from Italy to Rhode Island is less than $657.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Italy to Rhode Island for under $600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Italy to Rhode Island within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What does FCO to PVD mean?

    FCO stands for Rome Fiumicino Airport, while PVD stands for Providence-TFGreen Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Newport State Airport (NPT), Block Island Airport (BID) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Rhode Island that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Italy to Rhode Island flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Italy to Rhode Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Italy to Rhode Island flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Rhode Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Italy to Rhode Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Italy to Rhode Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Italy to Rhode Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Italy to Rhode Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Italy to Rhode Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Rhode Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Italy to Rhode Island offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Italy to Rhode Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Italy to Rhode Island flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Italy to Rhode Island flight deals updated?

    The Italy to Rhode Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/22.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Italy to Rhode Island?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Rhode Island (average of $266). Flying from Italy to Rhode Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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