How long is the flight from Italy to Australia?

Airlines like British Airways, Air China, and Finnair fly from Italy to Australia in about 33h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. The distance from Italy to Australia is about 16258 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Italy to Australia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $477. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Italy to Australia for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Australia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Italy to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Italy to Australia?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Italy to Australia?

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

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Italy to Australia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Australia (average of $1,743). Flying from Italy to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,461). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IT to AU?

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

How often are flights from Italy to Australia delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Italy and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 488 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Italy to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Italy to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Italy to Australia?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Italy to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Thai Airways,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Italy to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Thai Airways

7.9

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419 reviews

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Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Having required wheel chair assistance, I received amazing service from the ground and cabin staff. Everything was a breeze. Flight was comfortable but the entertainment system was quite dated. The chicken noodles served was amazing

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Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Qatar Airways

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419 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Turkish Airlines

7.4

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Thai Airways

7.9

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419 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

Etihad Airways

7.3

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1,533 reviews

Thai Airways

7.9

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419 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

China Eastern

7.3

Good

240 reviews

Thai Airways

7.9

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419 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Virendra,Jan 2026

DEL - BKK

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How long is the flight from Italy to Australia?
Airlines like British Airways, Air China, and Finnair fly from Italy to Australia in about 33h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. The distance from Italy to Australia is about 16258 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Italy to Australia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $477. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Italy to Australia for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Australia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Italy to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Italy to Australia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Italy to Australia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Italy to Australia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Italy to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Italy to Australia?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Australia (average of $1,743). Flying from Italy to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,461). 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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Italy to Australia as you normally would.

How often are flights from Italy to Australia delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Italy and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 488 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Italy to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Italy to Australia flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Italy to Australia?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Italy to Australia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Thai Airways,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Italy to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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