$527+ Cheap flights to Italy

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— FCO
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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Flights to Italy in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Italy
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Italy. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Tue 10/316:35
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop23h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/310:25
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,085
Fri 27/221:45
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop41h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,109
Thu 28/511:00
SYD
-
VCE
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 4/611:30
VCE
-
SYD
2 stops36h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,111
Mon 2/321:45
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop41h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/322:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,111
Sun 17/511:00
SYD
-
FCO
1 stop40h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 24/522:00
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,113
Thu 12/313:30
SYD
-
FCO
2 stops39h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 15/320:40
FCO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,116

Find flight deals to Italy

Find the latest flights to Italy in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Return from

$1,085

One-way from

$527

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,306
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rome
25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Sydney to Italy
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Locate flights to Italy that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Italy that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

09:20-07:00

3 stops55h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 21/3

12:10-10:00

1 stop35h 50m

$1,255

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

21:05-14:10

2 stops25h 05m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 24/5

15:10-19:10

2 stops44h 00m

$1,281

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

21:05-23:35

2 stops34h 30m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 23/5

07:05-19:10

2 stops28h 05m

$1,288

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

21:05-14:10

2 stops25h 05m

Milan Malpensa

Mon 4/5

06:50-19:10

2 stops28h 20m

$1,359

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

21:05-08:40

2 stops43h 35m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 21/5

06:50-19:10

2 stops28h 20m

$1,368

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

20:20-07:00

1 stop42h 40m

Rome Fiumicino

Sun 19/7

13:05-14:15

1 stop41h 10m

$1,375

SydneyRome

SYD - FCO

SYDFCO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

21:30-18:40

1 stop31h 10m

Rome Fiumicino

Sat 25/4

22:00-09:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,376

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

11:00-07:30

2 stops28h 30m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 25/4

12:55-08:00

3 stops35h 05m

$1,390

SydneyBologna

SYD - BLQ

SYDBLQ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:05-18:20

2 stops29h 15m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Sun 7/6

19:20-19:10

2 stops39h 50m

$1,393

SydneyMilan

SYD - MXP

SYDMXP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

21:30-18:50

1 stop29h 20m

Milan Malpensa

Wed 6/5

11:40-16:50

1 stop21h 10m

$1,417

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Italy

How long is the flight to Italy?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Italy takes 30 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Italy from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Italy?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Italy are Air China, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Italy ranges from 15.0 - 111.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Italy when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

Temperature in Italy by month

Plan your trip to Italy by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Italy, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Italy?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Italy in the last few years. This data was updated on 27 February 2026.
The most popular places in Italy to fly to are Rome, Milan, Venice, Catania and Naples.

Reviews of airlines servicing Italy

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Italy. 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 Italy. Reviews last updated 27 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Italy, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

FAQs about flying to Italy

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Italy if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Italy on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Italy?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Italy.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy?

    Milan Malpensa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Italy. One-way flights to Milan Malpensa typically cost $18, while return flights cost around $56.

  • How much is a return flight to Italy?

    A return flight to Italy will typically cost around $330, however they can be found for as little as $124.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Italy depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Italy, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Rome Fiumicino have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rome Fiumicino can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rome Fiumicino?

    Yes. Rome Fiumicino has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky is the closest property to Rome Fiumicino (0.0 km away from Rome Fiumicino).

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